Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Don’t skip these garden chores before winter! A few quick tasks now will protect your soil, prevent pests, and save water — or you’ll regret it in spring. I’ll show you 5 essential garden chores every gardener needs to do before winter, with tips for both mild climates (like mine in Southern California) and colder zones where frost and snow are coming. Do them now, and your spring garden will thank you.
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*Aussie Ezy Sprayer: 10% off site-wide with code CALIKIM, free shipping on orders over $75 at https://www.gardenyourway.com.
*Monterey Lawn & Garden Take Down: 20% off site-wide w/ code "CALIKIM20", montereylawngarden.com/product/take-down-garden-spray/, or on Amazon: amzn.to/4aLjL5E
*Bumper Crop Soil Builder: Exclusively at your local independent Master Nursery Garden Center. For a location near you, visit: bumpercrop.com/store-locator/. Support local!
*Mister Landscaper Drip Irrigation timer and winter plug: 20% off site-wide, with code “CaliKim”, plus FREE shipping with orders $49 and over: https://misterlandscaper.com.
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WATCH FOR MORE GARDEN TIPS:
youtube.com/watch?v=A1nxLcfsyQ4&list=PLH4z_9MDD00LeOpG3ObMqLw5j4QV-7Dc6&index=1&t=9s
youtube.com/watch?v=mTi1BCeVtuc&list=PLH4z_9MDD00JBj5aZyKxAjApfU7WhiK1L&index=2&t=3s
youtube.com/watch?v=HbK07XLVi7M&list=PLH4z_9MDD00JBj5aZyKxAjApfU7WhiK1L&index=3
TIMESTAMPS: (click the timestamp to jump to a specific tip or re-watch your favorite part)
0:00 Don’t skip these garden chores
00:30 Cleanup that prevents spring pests
03:35 Trick that protects your soil
07:06 Irrigation care that saves water
11:00 Lessons my tomatoes taught me
12:29 Wrap-up → avoid spring regrets
AMAZON:
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases:
Amazon general links:
General search page: amzn.to/3897OqD
Patio, Lawn & Garden Bestsellers: amzn.to/3QBsAHB
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Seed starting supplies: amzn.to/30kbmDG
Grow Lights: amzn.to/2NlY5FB
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WHERE TO FIND ME:
Seed & Garden Shop:calikimgardenandhome.com
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Don’t skip these garden chores before winter! A few quick tasks now will protect your soil, prevent pests, and save water — or you’ll regret it in spring. I’ll show you 5 essential garden chores every gardener needs to do before winter, with tips for both mild climates (like mine in Southern California) and colder zones where frost and snow are coming. Do them now, and your spring garden will thank you.
🪴SUPPLIES IN THIS VIDEO:
*CaliKim Garden Planner: Start your free trial: https://calikim.gardenplanner.com. Your personalized planting plan – it’s fun, easy & stress free.
*Aussie Ezy Sprayer: 10% off site-wide with code CALIKIM, free shipping on orders over $75 at https://www.gardenyourway.com.
*Monterey Lawn & Garden Take Down: 20% off site-wide w/ code "CALIKIM20", montereylawngarden.com/product/take-down-garden-spray/, or on Amazon: amzn.to/4aLjL5E
*Bumper Crop Soil Builder: Exclusively at your local independent Master Nursery Garden Center. For a location near you, visit: bumpercrop.com/store-locator/. Support local!
*Mister Landscaper Drip Irrigation timer and winter plug: 20% off site-wide, with code “CaliKim”, plus FREE shipping with orders $49 and over: https://misterlandscaper.com.
*Shredded Straw: amzn.to/4nhC7BT
🛍️ SHOP CALIKIM'S OUTFITS. GROW FOOD. LOOK CUTE.
*Red skechers: amzn.to/42gHARu
*Crop fringed edge jeans: amzn.to/4872w1j
*Red cami top: amzn.to/3VZemDo
*Garden Gloves: amzn.to/4nF7ebp
*Pruner double holster: amzn.to/3IS2qQQ
*Bypass pruners: amzn.to/3IYMlZu
*Precision pruners: amzn.to/3Wxf4Yy
*Garden Gloves: amzn.to/4nF7ebp
WATCH FOR MORE GARDEN TIPS:
youtube.com/watch?v=A1nxLcfsyQ4&list=PLH4z_9MDD00LeOpG3ObMqLw5j4QV-7Dc6&index=1&t=9s
youtube.com/watch?v=mTi1BCeVtuc&list=PLH4z_9MDD00JBj5aZyKxAjApfU7WhiK1L&index=2&t=3s
youtube.com/watch?v=HbK07XLVi7M&list=PLH4z_9MDD00JBj5aZyKxAjApfU7WhiK1L&index=3
TIMESTAMPS: (click the timestamp to jump to a specific tip or re-watch your favorite part)
0:00 Don’t skip these garden chores
00:30 Cleanup that prevents spring pests
03:35 Trick that protects your soil
07:06 Irrigation care that saves water
11:00 Lessons my tomatoes taught me
12:29 Wrap-up → avoid spring regrets
AMAZON:
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases:
Amazon general links:
General search page: amzn.to/3897OqD
Patio, Lawn & Garden Bestsellers: amzn.to/3QBsAHB
Plant Support Structures: amzn.to/3DnVzvw
Seed starting supplies: amzn.to/30kbmDG
Grow Lights: amzn.to/2NlY5FB
Garden Tools: amzn.to/2RiwRRq
WHERE TO FIND ME:
Seed & Garden Shop:calikimgardenandhome.com
Instagram: CaliKim: instagram.com/calikim29
CameraGuy: instagram.com/calicameraguy
Facebook Page: facebook.com/CaliKimGardenandHomeDIY
