Set yard cleanup timeline — map by first frost date
10wLeaf management plan — rake, mulch, or compost
9wTool maintenance — sharpen, fuel, and winterize equipment
8wClean out garden beds — remove spent plants and weeds
6wPlant spring bulbs — tulips, daffodils, and alliums
5wAerate and overseed the lawn
7wPrune trees and shrubs — remove dead and crossing branches
7wFertilize lawn with fall-specific formula
6wMulch leaves with mower — don't bag them
Winterize outdoor faucets and irrigation system
5w