Rake and bag up debris as it occurs and cut down frost-killed
tops of herbaceous materials for disposal. · Protect and improve
soil - Fall is a good time to test soil and add basic nutrients
and lime, if needed. In beds of annual plantings or crops,
consider sowing a cover crop, such as winter rye, to protect the
soil and return nutrients and organic matter when it is turned
under in the spring. Wait until the ground has frozen to put
down protective mulch for perennial plants. · If the lawn,
flowers and vegetables did not perform well, consider reasons
why. Were they grown in the proper soil and sun conditions? Were
they varieties developed for disease resistance? Review your
growing practices to determine whether the plants are struggling
with too little or too much care. · Weed and feed lawns - The
largest part of lawn weed control and fertilizing should occur
in fall. Make two or three applications of fertilizer for a
total of up to three pounds actual nitrogen per thousand square
feet of turf. Start in S