If snowmold was a problem this past spring, a fungicide treatment before snow covers the ground is recommended. If the lawn suffered from winter mite injury , a spray effective on mites is recommended prior to snow. F in Gateway is October 27 . Turf areas should receive a late season fertilization with nitrogen between the 15th of October and December 15. This application of fertilizer should be twice the amount normally used and should be watered in.
Many perennial weeds continue to grow after frost has killed tender flowers and vegetables.
Fall is an excellent time to apply a herbicide to these weeds to help prevent their regrowth next year.