Small, pale yellow leaves and short, terminal growth indicates a lack of nitrogen. If you do not overseed, fertilize with nitrogen to keep it greener in the fall. It's also time to plant a new lawn. Stop Bermuda as a weed. Allow the weed to develop extra leaves to absorb more Roundup.
Insects have a way of sneaking in for the winter.
Dog ticks are also infesting areas, near plants and your foundation. Spray with diazinon or dursban, but allow time for the chemical to work on the pest. Keep pets away from these areas overnight. For more information, call 258-3205. This column appeared September 7.