Rain and cooler weather are back!
It is time for mums! Among all the fall foliage, mums are a favorite but we cannot forget about other fall perennials that will be in full bloom this month. Asters, goldenrod, and sedum are great to add color to your yard in the fall with little to no maintenance.
Roses are back
The second best bloom time of the year, roses are found on just about every block. This month is also a good time to plant roses. Planting anything in the fall is a task between the rainy days and the humid days.
Seed, seed, seed
Finally, time to plant seed, top-dress, and patch bare spots in the yard but also time to be careful and knowledgeable on what type of grass seed to buy and how to utilize what your soil has to offer! Now is the time for seeding, top-dressing, patching bare spots and fertilizing. The trick is knowing what to do first and when. What type of grass is already established and thriving? Do you need to amend your soil? Where do you start? All of these questions are important and vital. The answer to all of these questions- Simmons Landscaping!
Fertilize!
Do you prefer organic and natural fertilizers or common all-purpose fertilizers? What are the pros and cons? Depending on what shrubs, flowers, and trees you need fertilized determines what specific fertilizer you need and what nutrients will make them thrive and not just survive!
Bulbs?
Commonly over looked, bulbs can be easily planted and with patience, you could have a colorful variety your neighbors will envy. Now is the time for plant bulbs that will bloom in the spring!
September To-Do’s!
- Lawn seeding
- Spring Bulb planting Fertilizing
- Topdressing
- Perennial Planting
- Ground cover planting
- Replace summer annuals
- Plant and bulb dividing
- Tree planting
- Deadhead late-summer blooms
What to look out for
- Insect levels increase
- Grub damage becomes more noticeable
- Rodents, skunks and deer are on the move and in search for food
- Bag worms are now full size
