How to Winterize Your Outdoor Space This Year With Help From Walmart

Winter will be here before you know it. Is your home ready for those freezing temps? Take some time now — before winter sets in — to check your home for gaps and cracks to ensure proper heat circulation (and save big bucks on your energy bill!). Ensure your garden survives come spring by stocking up on plant covers, cleaning up old plant debris and adding a fresh layer of mulch. And don’t forget about your water features, terra-cotta pots, garden hoses, bird feeders and lawn equipment, too. (Get all of our top lawn and garden winterizing tips here.)

From home insulation essentials and frost-ready plant covers to heavy-duty snowblowers, Walmart is the best place to stock up on winter essentials. Shop our list of outdoor must-haves so you can be ready when the big chill hits.

First, Weatherize Your Home

There are a few things you can do to prepare your home for harsh winter conditions. First, check your doors and windows. Gaps around window frames and doors can allow cold air to leak inside, so make sure your weatherstripping is secure. If not, self-sticking weatherstripping will help windows and doors close more tightly. You may also want to cover up your outdoor A/C unit if it’s not being used during the winter months. As long as the cover is breathable and doesn’t lock in moisture, it can extend the life of your unit and keep leaves, branches and other debris out.

Then, Protect Your Plants

If you spent spring and summer carefully tending to your garden, then you’ll surely want your beloved plants to survive until next spring. Plant covers keep plants safe from frost and offer a cozy hideaway that excludes cold air and creates an insulating air pocket around plants.

Prep for Seasonal Cleanup

When snow does hit, you’ll want to be ready for a cleanup. Depending on where you live, you may only need some basic tools like manual snow shovels, brooms and ice scrapers. These will allow you to clear your roof, driveway and deck in a snap.

Clear the Snow Quickly + Efficiently

If you reside in an especially snowy place, like New York, Ohio, Utah, Minnesota or Colorado, then you’ll want to be ultra-prepared for several feet of snowfall throughout the season. Investing in a heavy-duty snow-removal machine will help you breeze through this inevitable winter task like a pro.

While You're At It, Get Your Car Winter-Ready

Don’t let snow interrupt your schedule. Get your car ready for winter by stocking up on some seasonal essentials, like a heavy-duty windshield cover, a protective car cover and a fully-stocked safety kit (just in case).