It’s about that time where all those beautiful leaves are resting on your lawn. Should you leave them there? No! It is important that leaves are raked up from your lawn in order to keep it healthy. If you do not, it is possible that mold can grow under those leaves, similar to snow mold. [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Fall’
12 Nov
Q & A Brown Pine Needles?
My pine needles are turning brown. What could be causing this? Browning pine needles can be caused by a variety of factors, including: • Root damage or death as a result of exceptionally wet springs and hot, dry summers. Improving soil drainage where the pines are planted can help, along with watering in the late [...]
14 Oct
There’s Still Time to Fertilize
BUT THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY WILL BE CLOSING SOON Even when visible top growth slows (or stops) for the season, your turf, trees and shrubs are still in need of nutrients. They might seem inactive, but your plants are actually building up nutrient reserve, setting down new roots and strengthening their old ones. Plants use [...]
20 Sep
Getting Cool-Season Color from Perennials
Fall is just around the corner, if not already here, and it’s the perfect time for perennials! Tree and shrub leaves aren’t the only source of fall color. With late-blooming perennials, your landscape can still be a sight to behold this fall. Here are jut a few colorful varieties to consider for your property: Black-Eyed [...]
2 Oct
Has Your Lawn Been Winterized?
Cold weather preparations should start now A little extra care this fall will help to pave the way for healthier, thicker lawn growth when spring returns. Old Man Winter has a way of sneaking up on us, so the sooner the following steps are taken, the better. Letting Your Lawn Breathe Fallen leaves and other [...]
24 Sep
Are You Fired Up for Fall?
Cooler nighttime temperatures don’t have to put an end to outdoor enjoyment. With a backyard fire pit or fireplace, you can extend the use of your outdoor living space well into the fall and even winter. Depending on your goals and budget, there are all sorts of options in both styles and materials to meet [...]
17 Sep
Get Your Turf Back on Track
With the arrival of fall, all lawns can benefit from a “pick-me-up” to recover from the stresses of another summer season. On their own or in combinations, heat, drought, insects, disease and increased foot traffic can lead to thinning turf and bare patches where lust, green grass used to be. A Winning Combination Aeration with [...]
9 Sep
There’s No Better Time for Fertilization
Your Lawn, Trees and Shrubs will all benefit! It’s a common misconception that plants stop growing in the fall, when really all that changes is the way the plants grow. As cooler weather sets in, top growth slows down, with plants shifting their energy from foliage production to root expansion. In preparation for winter, your [...]
26 Aug
The Secret of Growing Hardy Mums
Now that fall is approaching its time to start planting hardy mums. The great thing about hardy mums is that they are perennial, and if winterized correctly they will re-grow for you the following year. Mums are typically planted in the fall (around late August, early-mid September). You can also plant them in the spring, [...]
