Tip #1: Fall feed Bermuda & Zoysia lawns.

Those who shop at Wilson Bros. Nursery:

If you are on the ProScape Fertilization and Weed Prevention Program for Bermuda and Zoysia, now is the time for Step 4. Fertilize Bermuda and Zoysia lawns in October to mid-November with Lebanon ProScape 5-5-20 Lawn Fertilizer w/ Barricade Pre-emergent Weed Preventer to feed and prevent the emergence of cool season weeds such as poa annua(annual bluegrass).

TIP: To know how much fertilizer to apply, measure your lawn area(s) for square footage. To determine total square footage, measure and then multiply length x width of lawn area(s).

Tip #2: You can seed or overseed Fescue or Bluegrass lawns at this time.

Fall is the best season to plant or overseed a fescue lawn. There are two basic categories of fescue seed: "turf-type" and KY-31 Fescue. We recommend using turf-type fescues or a mixture of the two. Keep in mind that Ky 31 is best suited for use in pastures. Broadcast fescue seed with a rotary-type walk behind or shoulder spreader. Feed newly seeded fescue lawns with a lawn starter fertilizer conatining plenty of phosphorus (middle number).

Tip #3: Apply pelletized lime at this time to Fescue, Bermuda, and Zoysia lawns.

Lime is not a fertilizer, however, you may notice after applying it that your lawn greens up quickly. This is due to the correction of the ph, which can unlock and releases fertilzers that have been applied in the past. If you have never applied lime to your lawn, a one-time application of 40 lbs standard pelletized lime per 500 -1,000 square feet usually corrects soil pH to a level sufficient for these grasses to thrive and for fertilizers applied to activate. Make sure to use "pellitized" lime as it activates instantly. Once pH is corrected usually no further applications of lime are necessary for several years. To test for pH of soil, soil pH testing kits are available at most local nursery and garden centers or your local cooperative extension service may also provide soil testing services.

Tip #4: Now is the time to plant Chrysanthemums (Fall Garden Mums).

During the month of October a huge selection of perennial Chrysanthemums (mums), in many vibrant shades of yellow, red, pink, purple, orange, white, and bronze, are available at most nursery and garden centers in the South. Plant these beauties in full sun and then enjoy their return year after year.