By Jennifer Jahn

NKyTribune staff writer

Northern Kentucky is basking in autumn’s sunshine as residents visit pumpkin patches, explore hiking trails, and sip coffee outdoors, soaking up the season’s warmth. But before we settle in for the colder months, it’s important to remember our yards. Lawns, plants, and trees all need a little attention before winter’s quiet sets in.

Lawn Care

• Leaves: get each kid a rake and make it a family activity or use a mulching mower and listen to a podcast. Thick layers of leaves or forgotten piles of twigs can smother your grass and leave dead spots.

• Weeds: pulling weeds help to stop them from going to seed and spreading across your lawn.

• Mow: cut your grass a little taller than in the summer. This will help to protect the root and prevent snow r

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