September: There is Plenty of Time to Prepare for Fall.

Monthly Reminders by oscar on Sunday, September 7, 2014

Only a few more days of summer! It was over way too quickly but there is still plenty of time to prepare for Fall. See below for Oscar’s September’s To Do.

Also, now that the grass is not growing as much, it is wise to think about flower bed maintenance or some tree trimming.

Flowers and Other Ornamental Plants:

• Divide and move perennials.
• Dig and store tender bulbs for the winter.
• Stop pruning and fertilizing.
• Start fall clean-up in your flower beds and cut back anything that has finished blooming.
• Try adding some color to your flower beds with some fall florals. Call Oscar to see what types of flowers are available now.
• Spreading wildflower seeds now would be another option to think about.
• Consider composting one last time.

Vegetables:

• As we are in Region III or USDA Hardiness Zone 8, the best veggies to get started on would be beans, snapbrush, broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, cucumber and much more. Oscar can happily provide some other ideas depending what you require. You would be surprised to find out how little land space you need for your own homegrown produce. Who needs Farmhouse Delivery, when you have beautiful produce on your doorstep?

Feeding/Fertilizing:

• You’re still in time for a little late summer TLC. We just have a couple more weeks before it will be too late.
• Turf builder with winter guard can be another option during this time of year.
• Don’t forget to get your pre-emergent herbicide onto your lawn before November. Pre-emergent, remember, must be applied by a critical time or it will not work and will not prohibit the growth of crabgrass.

Soil Treatment:

• It’s a great time to de-thatch and aerate your lawns.
• Top dressing is the best way to fertilize your lawn and prevent fungus problems.
• Add mulch, if you have not already.

Trees & Shrubs:

• Plant trees and shrubs now. Keep them well watered, if there isn’t sufficient rain.

Pests:

• Dispose of any diseased or infested plant debris, to avoid pests problems.

As always, to reiterate, we do all kinds of custom hardscape and design projects. Keep us in mind if you’re tossing around an idea for an outdoor fire pit, porch or patio. Thanks again for allowing us to serve you.

Have a great September!

and the crew

TAGS: Fall, fertilizing, flower beds, soil treatment, tree trimming, vegetable gardening
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