Core aeration scheduling — rent or hire a pro
4wPlanningFall lawn fertilization schedule — slow-release nitrogen
3wPlanningOverseeding bare and thin patches
4wPrep workLeaf management plan — mulch vs bag vs compost
9Active careMowing height adjustment for fall
Active careWeed control — fall broadleaf herbicide application
3wActive careIrrigation system winterization — blowout and drain
1Fall lawn soil test — pH and nutrient levels
5wGrub control treatment — late fall prevention
4wLawn mower winterization — end-of-season maintenance
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