Whether pumps and filters are left up and running or turned off for winter, mid- to late-November is the time to winterize water features in the Lawrence area.

If you decide to turn off water features, make sure waterlines and fixtures are drained so they don’t break when freezing water expands. ( Dean Fosdick - The Associated Press ) If you decide to ...

Drain and winterize water features and automatic sprinkler systems. ... Dig up non-winter-hardy summer bulbs, which include gladiola, cannas, tuberous begonias and dahlia.