Well, we've passed Labor Day, but there are still a lot of things to do in the garden.

>Start a new lawn or renovate an old one during September.

>Plant spring flowering bulbs from mid-September to mid-October.

>Plant pansies or ornamental kale for a fresh burst of color in the garden.

>Keep harvesting those vegetables. I know it has not been a good year in the vegetable garden, but there are still a few things to harvest.

>If there is no rainfall, water plants as needed (about 1 inch per week). Pay extra attention to evergreens. They will suffer if they go into winter in a dry condition.

>Keep weeding. Weeds can be a great place for diseases and insects to spend the winter. Reducing weeds now can reduce pests next year.