Crisp shades of orange, yellow and red join crisp fall weather to signal the end of another outdoor gardening season, but there's plenty to do before winter. This month we focus on cleaning, protecting and maintaining. Pull on a sweater, grab a rake and be thankful for the past _ and hopeful for the future.
Remember: It's illegal to apply lawn fertilizer Nov. 1 to April 1 in Suffolk, and Nov. 15 to April 1 in Nassau.
1. Advance planning will provide a big holiday payoff: Pot up amaryllis and paperwhites for blooming centerpieces next month.
