Your October checklist
Stay on top of leaves
A thick leaf layer smothers grass and invites disease. Mulch-mow light falls or remove heavy ones weekly.
Final fertilizer application
An early-October feeding helps Bermuda store carbohydrates for winter and green up faster in spring.
Last mows of the season
Keep mowing as long as the grass grows. Don't drop the height drastically for the final cut.
Plan Christmas lights
If you want professional holiday lighting, October is when schedules fill — book early.
Pro tip
Mulched leaves are free fertilizer — mow over light leaf fall instead of bagging it.