Set yard cleanup timeline — map by first frost date
10wPlanningLeaf management plan — rake, mulch, or compost
9wPlanningTool maintenance — sharpen, fuel, and winterize equipment
8wTools & StorageClean out garden beds — remove spent plants and weeds
6wGarden BedsPlant spring bulbs — tulips, daffodils, and alliums
5wGarden BedsAerate and overseed the lawn
7wLawn & TreesPrune trees and shrubs — remove dead and crossing branches
7wLawn & TreesFertilize lawn with fall-specific formula
6wLawn & TreesMulch leaves with mower — don't bag them
Leaf ManagementWinterize outdoor faucets and irrigation system
5w