Part of the U.S. 6th Fleet's mission includes demonstrating a visible sign of America's commitment to the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Black Sea regions. La Salle is forward deployed to the Mediterranean and homeported in Gaeta, Italy. The full-blast heat of summer has mellowed and the leaves on the trees are getting ready to burst with the vibrant yellows, oranges and reds of fall. With the milder weather, being outside is even nicer. So, of course you'll want your yard to be in tip-top shape.
Nights are cooler and there is more moisture in the ground.
This makes this time of year perfect for reseeding or overseeding your lawn and replacing or adding shrubbery or trees. Add a bit of color to your yard with mums, asters, pansies or ornamental cabbage or kale. All of these hardy flowers will give your yard a boost of color through the gray days of winter. Now is the time to plant your fall bulbs too. If you choose to overseed, make sure to use a starter fertilizer and then water, water, water.