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Brown patches, fallen leaves, and the last mow of the season can leave you wondering what your lawn needs. I share how I approach those decisions in my Wisconsin yard, from reseeding bare spots to checking what recovers in spring. Your grass type and local weather help determine when each job belongs on the list.

Should I Reseed Those Brown Patches or Wait for the Grass to Come Back?
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Should I Reseed Those Brown Patches or Wait for the Grass to Come Back?

Estimated read time 8 min read
Posted on October 21, 2026October 19, 2026
by Miranda Porter

Every April at the garden center, somebody would set a sandwich bag of brown sod on my register and ask…

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Should You Rake Leaves Off the Lawn Before Snow? The Snow Mold Question
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Should You Rake Leaves Off the Lawn Before Snow? The Snow Mold Question

Estimated read time 8 min read
Posted on October 16, 2026October 19, 2026
by Miranda Porter

My neighbor’s silver maple drops most of its leaves over our shared fence in the last week of October, often…

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How to Winterize Garden

A little preparation now. A better start next spring.

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