In the Twin Cities, we tend to think of November as the month for swapping lawnmowers for snowblowers. As the air turns crisp and the first dustings of snow appear on the forecast, most homeowners assume the "growing season" is over.

However, if you want a lawn that wins the neighborhood beauty contest next May, your work isn’t done yet. In fact, late-season fertilization—often called "winterizer"—is arguably the most important application of the entire year.

At The Lawnsmith, we’ve seen firsthand how a strategic November feed acts like a high-performance battery charger for your grass. While the blades stop growing upward, the roots are busier than ever.

The leaves are barely hanging on (maybe just like your fantasy football team) and we both know what that means: snow is coming. It’s that magical Minnesota season where your front walk becomes a luge track and your driveway could host curling trials.

But here’s the kicker: The Lawnsmith’s snow removal routes are almost full. If you want to avoid being stuck in the DIY snow shuffle with a busted shovel and a bad back, now’s the time to act.

Because once the route is booked... it's booked.