1. Plant Grass - Fall is the perfect time to spread seed, cover it with straw and let it sit until next spring. You'll have new grass without the fuss of watering in the heat of summer.
2. Put down mulch - If you have some areas where your mulch is thin, or you need to cover some problem spots, now's the time! To kill grass or weeds just lay 10 sheets (more or less) of damp newspaper over them, and cover with some dirt and mulch. Next spring you'll have a great landscaping bed.
3. Weeding - Fall is a great time to pull any noxious weeds that sneaked into your landscaping during the summer. You don't want to let those seeds spread or the roots grow stronger over the winter. Yikes! Is that a thistle in MY yard??
4. Trimming Vines - I just trimmed my honeysuckle vine that grows on some picket fence to hide our AC units. They were a little out of control. Not anymore!
5. Plant Bulbs - This is the time to plant tulips, daffodils, crocuses, and other spring bloomers. You'll be so glad you took the time next spring!
6. Don't forget to disconnect your water hoses and pull out vegetable plants from the garden. If I have time I just might wipe down my patio chairs before I put them in the garage for the winter!
