When daylight saving time ends Nov. 1, here’s how to make your yard safe after dark: clear walkways, repair steps, and add lights where you need them.
Author: Adrian Nita
Adrian is a former marine navigation officer turned writer with more than four years of experience in the field. He loves writing about anything and everything related to lawn care and gardening. When he's not writing, you can find him working in his yard, constantly testing new lawn care techniques and products.
How to Protect Your Yard From Deer and Wildlife Damage This Winter
If you want to know how to protect your yard from wildlife in fall and winter, start by rotating scent and taste repellents after every heavy snowstorm.
Best Trees to Plant in Fall
The best trees to plant in fall are deciduous species like elm, crabapple, and maple that establish quickly before the ground freezes.
Why Fall Is the Best Time to Plant Trees and Shrubs
Fall is the best time to plant trees and shrubs because the warm soil encourages rapid root growth while cooler air prevents heat stress on the leaves.
15 Fall Landscaping Ideas to Refresh Your Yard This Season
Refreshing garden mulch, edging beds, planting cool-weather annuals like mums, and dividing overgrown perennials are excellent fall landscaping ideas
Fall Allergy Forecast 2026: Where Pollen Will Hit Hardest This Year
The fall allergy forecast 2026 predicts that ragweed will hit the Southeast and southern Rockies hardest, while grass pollen lingers in the East and Midwest.
Yard Work Burnout: Why Homeowners Are Ready to Quit Mowing by Fall
Yard work burnout peaks in the fall after a long summer of mowing, but quitting now guarantees your grass will wake up thin and full of weeds next spring.
When to Topdress a Lawn
Knowing when to topdress a lawn depends on your grass type. Cool-season grasses need it in early fall, while warm-season grasses need it in late spring.
Super El Niño 2026: What It Means for Your Lawn
Super El Niño will impact your lawn based on where you live. Wet Southern regions face increased fungal risks, while Northern areas face severe drought stress.
How to Know When to Stop Mowing for the Season
You can stop mowing for the season once your grass stays the same length for 10 days and soil temperatures drop in the 40s.