Don’t Let Leaves Pile Up

Keep your lawn free of leaves should be your primary task on our list in this time of year. Allowing leaves to accumulate on your lawn can suffocate it due to a lack of light and air, deplete your soil of nitrogen required for healthy grass, and even breed disease. Rakes can damage your turf, so it's best to clear your yard with a blower. You might even consider recycling the leaves into compost to use in your garden next spring.

Winterize Sprinklers

Taking precautionary measures now is the best way to protect your irrigation system from damage this winter. Remove water from its pipes, valves, and sprinkler heads to keep it from freezing and bursting, which can be a major headache and expense. Many newer systems include automatic drainage, but some may require manual draining.