It's a good idea to make some minor adjustments to your typical landscape maintenance protocol. Small changes can make a huge difference in the over all appearance of your landscaping as the weather begins to get a little cooler.

If you choose to only fertilize once a year, fall is the best time to do so. The reason is simple. Turf grasses have the ability ot store food during the winter months, which, in turn, helps it to rebound in spring.

Do a mulch check. fall is a good time to freshen up your beds with new mulch to create a clean manicure look to your lawn.

Fall is a great time for planting many deciduous evergreen trees and shrubs.

Pruning of limbs is essential to maintain tree health, prevent infections by diseases or infestations by certain insects, improve appearance, and prevent serious damage to life and property.

Replace brown fading plants with vibrant and colorful annuals. Repair and patch grass areas that have taken a summer beating.

It's never a bad time to consider replacing an old worn out walk way or driveway with new updated pavers. Check with your local landscape professional for colors and options.

Control weeds with a pre-emergent herbicide in the early fall.