End-of-summer cleanup
As sultry August gives way to the cooler months of September and October, fall’s lower temperatures and shorter days signal it’s time to get busy in the yard and garden. “Fall’s cool weather makes it a great time to work outside,” says TOH landscape contractor Jenn Nawada. “Giving plants some attention then sets you up for healthier landscape come spring.”
Early on, before the leaves start raining down, focus on the lawn. Core-aerate to reduce soil compaction, add compost to improve soil fertility, and overseed to encourage denser turf. Tackling these tasks first allows seedlings to sprout
