Fire pits – highest use area for the yard in the fall/winter Sod – great time for sod to get roots established Top Dress and Aeration – apply high quality dirt or compost to the grass to improve soil. Planting for trees or plants – maybe the best time of year Dance routines – always a good season to dance Holiday Lights – you can get your lights up for Halloween and enjoy them through New Years (we can even change the colors).