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Fall Yard Care Checklist: What to Do When October 26, 2018 As the temperatures cool, homeowners have a lot of chores to do with their lawn to make sure it weathers well into the spring. Perfect timing is essential for fall yard care, says Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs for the National Association of Landscape Professionals. “For example, for many parts of the country, this fall has been warmer and wetter than usual, which has required that lawns are mowed later into the season, and may postpone pruning of ornamentals and fertilizing for some,” Henriksen says. To keep lawns healthy, the NALP recommends homeowners take these steps in the fall: Seed: Seeding and overseeding will help inject new life into thinning grass, help fill in bare areas, and introduce grass varieties. Fertilize: Fall fertilizing helps lawns maintain future health and appearance. Be sure to factor in the types of grass in the lawn and the climate before fertilizing. Cool...

The Best Time to Buy a House May Be Fall After All By  Margaret Heidenry  |  Sep 30, 2016 The best time to buy a house has long been considered the spring and summer. Meanwhile, their seasonal sibling, fall, often gets tossed to the leaf pile by potential buyers who might think autumn is just about haunted houses and turkey dinners rather than house hunting. But surprise! Fall is not only a great time to buy a house, it might also be the  best  season to find the perfect property (and not just because you can browse the listings while cupping a pumpkin latte). –– ADVERTISEMENT –– Read on to discover the many reasons. The best time to buy a house for cheap The best month to snag a deal when buying a home? October. This isn't just some random guess; it's based on RealtyTrac's analysis of more than 32 million home sales over 15 years. The resulting data showed that on average, Octo...