Overseeded lawns only need this minimal amount of fertilization for good results. A fertilization in November should be sufficient to maintain color and growth through February and March. If you are not overseeding, an application of extra potassium could still be done in early November, but this really should have been applied in September or October. Adding potassium to a lawn in the fall increases cold hardiness and lessen the possibility of winter damage. The recommended rate of potassium for fall application is 1-2 pounds of muriate potash per 1000 square feet.
Minimum care is needed on groundcovers through the winter months.
Wait until February to do any major pruning of aggressive growing groundcovers such as asian jasmine. Mulch well to protect root systems through the winter months. Garden mums may flower for you again next spring if proper care is given and environmental conditions are favorable. Plants in Pots Houseplants being brought inside for the winter need to be acclimated to lower light conditions. Light conditions are not as bright indoors as they are outside.