As we bid farewell to summer and welcome the vibrant hues of fall, it’s crucial to ensure your landscape thrives during this seasonal shift. Here are some top tips for caring for your plants, trees, lawn, and veggie/herb gardens:
Plant Care 
Trim and Prune: Give your flowering plants a gentle trim to remove spent blooms, promoting new growth. Mulch It Up: Apply a fresh layer of mulch to conserve soil moisture and regulate soil temperature. Fertilize Wisely: Use a slow-release, balanced fertilizer to nourish your plants as they prepare for winter. Inspect for Pests: Keep an eye out for any unwanted critters that might be seeking shelter in your plants.
Trim and Prune: Give your flowering plants a gentle trim to remove spent blooms, promoting new growth. Mulch It Up: Apply a fresh layer of mulch to conserve soil moisture and regulate soil temperature. Fertilize Wisely: Use a slow-release, balanced fertilizer to nourish your plants as they prepare for winter. Inspect for Pests: Keep an eye out for any unwanted critters that might be seeking shelter in your plants.Tree Care Inspect for Damage: Examine your trees for signs of disease, damage, or dead branches that need pruning. Water Deeply: As temperatures cool, trees still need consistent hydration, especially if it’s dry. Fall Planting: Consider planting new trees during fall when the soil is warm, promoting root growth.
Inspect for Damage: Examine your trees for signs of disease, damage, or dead branches that need pruning. Water Deeply: As temperatures cool, trees still need consistent hydration, especially if it’s dry. Fall Planting: Consider planting new trees during fall when the soil is warm, promoting root growth.Lawn Care Adjust Mower Height: Raise your mower blades for a slightly longer grass length, which helps protect roots. Aerate and Seed: Fall is prime time for aeration and overseeding to rejuvenate your lawn. Fertilize Sparingly: Apply a fall-specific fertilizer to strengthen your lawn for winter but avoid excessive nitrogen. Rake Those Leaves: Keep fallen leaves off your lawn to prevent mold and mildew issues.
Adjust Mower Height: Raise your mower blades for a slightly longer grass length, which helps protect roots. Aerate and Seed: Fall is prime time for aeration and overseeding to rejuvenate your lawn. Fertilize Sparingly: Apply a fall-specific fertilizer to strengthen your lawn for winter but avoid excessive nitrogen. Rake Those Leaves: Keep fallen leaves off your lawn to prevent mold and mildew issues.Vegetable and Herb Gardens Harvest Remaining Summer Crops: Gather the last of your summer vegetables and herbs. Plant Fall Favorites: Sow cool-season crops like spinach, kale, and garlic for a fall harvest. Mulch Beds: Insulate your garden beds with mulch to maintain soil temperature and reduce weed growth. Keep an Eye on Frost: Be prepared to cover sensitive plants if frost threatens.
Harvest Remaining Summer Crops: Gather the last of your summer vegetables and herbs. Plant Fall Favorites: Sow cool-season crops like spinach, kale, and garlic for a fall harvest. Mulch Beds: Insulate your garden beds with mulch to maintain soil temperature and reduce weed growth. Keep an Eye on Frost: Be prepared to cover sensitive plants if frost threatens.Remember, each landscape is unique, so adapt these tips to your specific needs. Let’s make this fall season a time of vibrant colors and thriving gardens!
