Fertilization of turf in the fall can be the most beneficial application all season long….. In fact, if you are going to fertilize your lawn once a year, make it now. You will get an earlier green up and a thicker healthier lawn in the spring.

The only thing you really want to be pruning this time of year is perennial foliage that has died back with frost. Its not necessary, but it can help manage disease, and look tidy over the winter. BUT BEWARE! Many perennials, especially grasses add interest and habitat all winter long, so leave them up for a true 4 season garden.

It is often said the best time of year to plant trees is the spring, the second best time of year to plant trees is today. It is true that spring is a great time for planting, but with rare exceptions, most trees transplant perfectly until late in the fall and most professional arborist actually recommend fall as the optimal planting time. There are still a lot of trees available but you might need to be flexible on the type of tree you buy. If your taking a chance on a borderline hardy tree or a true water lover, you might want to wait until next spring. Regardless of what you plant you will want to water regularly until the ground is completely frozen, and be prepared to get some water to on those warm winter days throughout the season.

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