--- title: Water Distribution Blog | Home Care description: Home Care | Find tips and best practices for your gardening and lawn care needs. 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In this ultimate guide, we will discuss the best practices for winter hose storage and how to prepare your hose for the cold months ahead. 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While they may look beautiful, the abundance of acorns on your yard can be a pain to deal with, especially when it comes to clean-up duties. The truth is, acorns are challenging to clean, and leaving them untreated can cause potential hazards to your lawn and create uninviting conditions for your outdoor activities. If you're in the process of figuring out how to clean your yard from acorns, then look no further. In this guide, we will be providing useful tips and tricks to make cleaning up acorns from your yard a breeze. [Read More](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/getting-rid-of-acorns-a-comprehensive-guide-to-cleaning-your-yard) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/getting-rid-of-acorns-a-comprehensive-guide-to-cleaning-your-yard#comments-listing) Topics: [Home Care](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/topic/home-care) ### [Make a Splash with Pool Safety Tips for Summer Fun](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/make-a-splash-with-pool-safety-tips-for-summer-fun) by [Teknor Apex](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/author/teknor-apex) Jul 15, 2023 10:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.apexhose.com/hubfs/pool%20safety.jpg) ](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/make-a-splash-with-pool-safety-tips-for-summer-fun) Summer is just around the corner, and with the warmer weather comes one of the most quintessential summer activities -- swimming! Whether you have a backyard pool or plan on hitting the beach or community pool, it’s important to stay safe while enjoying this beloved pastime. Follow these pool safety tips, and make a splash with confidence this summer. [Read More](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/make-a-splash-with-pool-safety-tips-for-summer-fun) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/make-a-splash-with-pool-safety-tips-for-summer-fun#comments-listing) Topics: [Home Care](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/topic/home-care), [kids](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/topic/kids) ### [Moldy Mulch? 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[Read More](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/moldy-mulch-why-it-happens-and-how-to-fix-it) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/moldy-mulch-why-it-happens-and-how-to-fix-it#comments-listing) Topics: [Landscaping](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/topic/landscaping), [Water Gardening](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/topic/water-gardening), [Flower Gardening](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/topic/flower-gardening), [Home Care](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/topic/home-care) ### [Preparing Your Garden for Spring](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/preparing-your-garden-for-spring) by [Teknor Apex](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/author/teknor-apex) Feb 18, 2023 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.apexhose.com/hubfs/prep%20for%20spring-1.jfif) ](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/preparing-your-garden-for-spring) # Preparing Your Garden for Spring # Winter isn't over but It's not too soon to begin preparing for spring! Here are a few tips to get your garden ready for warmer weather. Start by cleaning up any debris that may have gathered over the winter months. This will help keep your garden healthy and free of pests. [Read More](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/preparing-your-garden-for-spring) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/preparing-your-garden-for-spring#comments-listing) Topics: [Landscaping](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/topic/landscaping), [Lawncare](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/topic/lawncare), [Water Gardening](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/topic/water-gardening), [Flower Gardening](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/topic/flower-gardening), [Home Care](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/topic/home-care) ### [Building a Planter Box in Winter](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/building-a-planter-box-in-winter) by [Teknor Apex](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/author/teknor-apex) Feb 3, 2023 4:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.apexhose.com/hubfs/Planter%20Box.jpg) ](https://www.apexhose.com/water-distribution-blog/building-a-planter-box-in-winter) Building a planter box in winter may seem like an impossible task, but with the right preparation, it can be done. It's never too early to start getting ready for spring! 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