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Take a look at what to do these upcoming months

Gardener's Calendar

AUGUST

  • Stop applying fertilizer to perennials, trees and shrubs on Aug. 15th.
  • Keep watering 1″ per week.
  • Deadhead annuals for more blooms.
  • Divide irises and day lilies.

GENERAL FALL SEASON TIPS

  • Plant perennials, trees, and shrubs. Fall planting gives plants time to develop a strong root system. Cooler air temps during the day allow plants to develop strong root systems, and the ground is still warm from the summer sun.
  • Split and replant overgrown bulbs. Dig up the bulb after the foliage has died and allow it to dry thoroughly. After drying, bulbs can be split and replanted.
  • Cut perennials to the ground after hard frost and use foliage for compost.
  • Gather fallen leaves for mulch and compost use.
  • Dig summer-blooming bulbs after the first killing frost and save for next planting season. For example, Gladiolas, Dahlias, Cannas, and Calla Lilies.

SEPTEMBER

  • Take advantage of cool weather by planting trees, shrubs, and evergreens; use root-stimulating fertilizer to promote root growth.
  • Plant spring-flowering bulbs and work bone meal into bottom of planting holes for better growth.
  • Divide and replant perennials such as peonies and irises.
  • Water young trees and shrubs.
  • Now is the best time to seed new lawn, patch bare spots, and install sod. There isn’t as much competition with weed seeds now. Do it before September 15.
  • Plant chrysanthemums, ornamental grasses, asters, and flowering kale for fall color.
  • Apply weed-killer and fertilizer for lawn care, but not to newly seeded areas.

OCTOBER

  • Clean garden beds and work compost into the soil for spring plantings.
  • Remove dead annuals and add them to the compost.
  • Cover tender roses before temperatures dip below 25 degrees.
  • Rake and recycle leaves for better air circulation and lawn disease control.
  • Mow the lawn until frost stops growth; tall matted grass encourages snow mold.
  • Wrap young and thin-barked trees, such as fruit trees, flowering crabapples, and maples, to protect against sunscald and animal damage.
  • Remove garden debris after the first frost to help minimize soil-borne diseases and insect infestations.
  • Fertilize apple and lilac trees with triple phosphate.
  • Apply mole and vole repellents.
  • Burlap evergreens, including arborvitae and yews.