Fall has really arrived. We have less time to get the fall outdoor clean up done. Here’s a checklist of lawn and garden clean up chores to get done before the weather get cold.
Print this page and do a little at a time so you’re not killing yourself trying to get it all done when its cold.
Fall Lawn Chores
____ Seed or lay sod
____ If/when you have few leaves,
Fall Perennial Garden Checklist
____ Tackle weeds
____ Plant spring bulbs
____ Add mulch
Fall Annuals and Container Garden Checklist
____ Clean out beds
____ Dig up bulbs/plants that need to be stored
____ Plant new spring bulbs
____ Add compost to vegetable beds
____ Empty planters, clean and store
Fall Tree and Shrub Care Checklist
____ Plant new trees and shrubs (Not evergreens. Plant those in the spring.)
____ Prune after trees and bushes have gone dormant
Fall Garden Tool Care Checklist
____ Clean hand tools, rub with a light coat of vegetable oil and put away in a dry place.
____ Sharpen blades so they are ready for spring. Again, apply a light coat of vegetable oil.
____ Drain hoses and irrigation lines
____ Turn off outside faucets before freeze sets in.
____ Drain all engines. Change oil. Store in a dry place.
Furniture and Grill
____ Clean all outdoor furniture and put away or cover
____ Clean Grill – put away or cover
House
____ Clean Gutters
____ Wash windows
____ Check caulk and weather stripping
