Lawn Care Tips

Posted by Elizabeth Goodman in Just for Fun Monday, September 13, 2010

This month, I thought I would try something different in our fun and informative section. As we prepare for the cooler weather, now is the time to start preparing your lawn for the winter months.

Flowers
Bulbs - it's time to buy your spring-flowering bulbs, such as daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, and crocus. Don't plant them yet, but wait for cooler weather. Store them in a cool place where temperatures will be 60 degrees F or lower.
Dividing - it's time to divide spring and summer blooming perennials.

Lawns
Fertilizer - it's time for the second application of fertilizer for fescue and other cool-season grass lawns. Follow the recommendations on your soil test report for your lawn. DON'T fertilize warm-season grass lawns late in the fall!
Overseeding - many homeowners like to overseed their lawns with ryegrass for a green winter lawn. Mid-September is the best time to do this.
Irrigation - as this month progresses you will probably need to cut back on your irrigation amounts.

Trees and Shrubs
Leaves - leaves are beginning to fall. If you have space and a little time composting is a great option; if not, you can also till them into any fallow beds you have or the vegetable garden.
Planahead - if you plan to plant some trees or shrubs this year, begin thinking about which plants you would like now, and find retailers that carry those varieties. You have plenty of time, but you certainly do not want to miss your favorite at the last minute.

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