Volume 10: Issue 19AAA5AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA October 7, 2026



Your Local Source for Green Inspiration and a Deeper Connection to Nature!

There's something special about October in New England. From vibrant fall colors to crisp mornings and weekend gatherings, it's a season many of us look forward to all year long. It's also a busy and important time in landscapes and gardens, as lawns and plants prepare for winter and set the stage for a healthy and vibrant spring.

We hope you enjoy this month's newsletter and find the information helpful as your property heads into fall. Thank you for being part of the YardScapes family, and we wish you a happy, healthy, and colorful autumn season. -Shayne

Please join us in congratulating Filemon! His strong work ethic, attention to detail,

and commitment to excellence makes him a valued member of the YardScapes family.

“Tell Filemon we appreciate how hard he works and what a wonderful job he does. He pays

close attention to things and that goes a long way with me.” ♦ N. L. – New Milford

"Filemon always does such a great job on our lawn. You can tell he really takes pride

in what he does. If he sees me, he asks if everything looks ok." ♦ B. C. - New Milford

21^ST QUAD-AM GOLF CLASIC RESULTS

1^st PLACE- Darius Montvila, John Kelley, Andruis Montvila, and Will Ardusi (63).

2nd PLACE- Carl Profita, Kenny Staller, Jayson Kayfus, Rich Chiappa (64)

3rd PLACE- Mike Ratty, Jed Wilson, Mike Gigliotti, Rich Smith (65)

LONG DRIVE MEN - Mike Ratty

LONG DRIVE WOMEN - Barbara Corcoran

CLOSEST TO THE PIN MEN - Darius Montvila

CLOSEST TO THE PIN WOMEN - Brooke Goff

A big and heartfelt Thank You to all of our generous sponsors,

in-kind donors, committed players, and fantastic volunteers!

We will follow up soon with the check presentation!

GRUBS, GRASS, GROWTH



October is the time when grub damage often becomes most noticeable across Connecticut lawns. While the grubs themselves have been feeding on grass roots since late summer, the stress they cause can become more apparent as cooler temperatures arrive.

Areas of turf may feel spongy underfoot, appear drought-stressed despite adequate moisture, or begin to peel back easily like a loose carpet. In many cases, homeowners first notice the activity of skunks, raccoons, and birds digging for a tasty grub meal before they spot the actual lawn damage.

For properties experiencing grub damage this fall, the best approach is treatment as soon as possible.Early intervention can help protect your lawn's health and keep it looking its best throughout the growing season.

Proper watering during dry spells, fall aeration, and overseeding can help damaged turf regenerate and strengthen root systems before winter. Healthy, well-maintained lawns are generally more resilient and better able to tolerate small grub populations without noticeable injury.

While aeration and overseeding do not kill grubs directly, they help create a stronger, healthier lawn that can better tolerate and recover from grub feeding. Core aeration relieves soil compaction, improves root growth, and allows water, air, and nutrients to reach the root zone more effectively. Overseeding fills in thin or damaged areas with new grass, increasing turf density and vigor.

A thick, healthy lawn is less likely to suffer severe damage from grubs because deeper root systems can withstand some feeding without noticeable decline. If grubs have already caused thinning or dead patches, aeration and overseeding are excellent ways to repair the lawn once grub populations have been brought under control.

October Garden To-Do List

🌱 Lift and store tender bulbs and tubers. After the first frost, dig up dahlias, cannas, and gladiolus to protect them from winter damage.

🌳 Finish planting trees and shrubs. Early October is an excellent time for planting, giving roots an opportunity to establish before the ground freezes.

🚿 Continue watering new plantings. Trees and shrubs installed this year should receive water until the ground freezes to help prevent winter stress.

✂️ Hold off on major pruning. Limit trimming to damaged or diseased branches, as heavy pruning can encourage tender new growth that won't survive winter weather.