Reseed bare areas in lawn, over-seed thin areas.
Prepare garden soil for spring planting if it is dry enough.
Plant vegetables; cucumbers, carrots, onions, radishes.
Control slugs by baiting or beer traps.
Plant warm season vegetables; corn, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, pumpkin, squash.
Use composted mulch to conserve moisture and prevent weeds around plants.
Lawn mowing: set blade height for 1.5 to 2.5 inches for most lawns. �Grass cycle� by returning grass clippings back to the lawn with a mulching mower.
Early morning is the best time to water gardens and lawns. Water deeply and infrequently.
Make compost of lawn clippings and garden plants that are ready to be recycled.
Monitor garden irrigation closely so crops and ornamentals don't dry out.
Plant lawns until October 15 in western Oregon.
Recycle disease-free plant material and kitchen vegetable scraps into compost.
Good time to plant new trees and shrubs or transplant existing ones.
Take care of soil drainage needs of lawns and landscape needs before rain begins.
Clean and oil tools and equipment before storing for winter.
Plant spring flowering bulbs like crocus, daffodils and tulips.
Plan erosion control; use mulches, fir boughs, etc., to prevent compaction from rain and from soil washing.
Rake and compost leaves that are free of diseases or insects.
Provide winter protection to built-in sprinkler systems; drain the system, insulate the valve mechanisms.
Reduce fertilizer applications to houseplants.
Prepare lawnmower, other garden equipment for winter storage. Drain and store hoses carefully to avoid damage from freezing.
Cut holly for holiday decorations.
Make holiday decorations from trees and shrubs in the yard.
Tie limbs of columnar evergreens to prevent snow breakage.
Plant bare-root deciduous fruit and shade trees.
Tune up lawn mower and garden equipment before the busy season.
Prune roses back to 3-6 vigorous canes, knee high after mid February.
Plant cool season crops: lettuce, cabbage, peas and cauliflower.
Divide perennials like hosta, daylilies, and peonies.