Your November checklist
Final leaf removal
Get leaves off the lawn before winter. Matted leaves under snow or ice can kill patches of turf.
Winterize the irrigation system
Before hard freezes, shut down and drain or blow out the system to protect pipes, valves, and backflow preventers.
Final mow and edge
One last tidy mow leaves the property looking clean all winter.
Winter weed watch
Hand-pull any winter weeds that got past the pre-emergent while they're small.
Pro tip
Disconnect and drain garden hoses and cover outdoor faucets before the first hard freeze.