Now that cooler temperatures have finally arrived, it is time to prep your yards for winter.
Follow Dr. Moon's checklist now to make your spring yard work more manageable:
Clean up plant debris and remove dead plants
Prune trees
Cut back perennials and remove wilting flowers
Fertilize lawns and beds
Add fresh mulch
Apply a pre-emergent to prevent weeds
Empty containers and store them for the winter
Clean up gardening tools to prevent rust
Wrap outdoor faucets
Control weeds with a post-emergent
Lower your mower blade height
Plant winter color
Dial back your irrigation controller
BE ALERT FOR EXTREME COLD!
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