A few days ago we received an email from a subscriber to our blog. He wanted some practical advice about landscaping. He recently purchased a home and will be moving in September. Here is our practical advice to him.
You can begin by cutting off old stems, dead branches, faded flowers and foliage. September is an ideal time to plant roses, shrubs, ornamental trees and container grown herbs and flowers. Bulbs such as tulips, crocus, daffodil and narcissus can be planted now for Spring flowering.
September is excellent for remaking flowering beds, and garden areas. Divide annuals and perennials now so good root growth is established before freezing temperatures arrive.
Mulch the soil after redoing the beds. Mulch will help hold in soil warmth and will allow a longer time for growth to become established. We suggest shredded pine bark, finely shredded straw or pine needles mulches. Water the beds well after applying the mulch.
Cut back canes of winter roses so they don’t whip in the winter wind. Replenish any mulches that have worn down. Or, you can remove the old mulch and replace it with fresh mulch. If you have young ornamental or fruit trees, wrap them with protective coverings to keep them from freezing.
Cease any fertilizing until mid-March. Continue to water shrubs, trees and lawns until late November. Garden areas should be covered with tarps or mulch until Spring.
Early September is best for reseeding bare spots on lawns. We suggest using winter rye grass seed and applying an organic mulch. Late September is best for reseeding.
Add color to the landscape with plantings of cool- season flowers such as pansies, mums, and ornamental plants like multi-coloered kale. Most big box stores are brimming with cool season plants and they’ll flourish in the warm days of September. Keep them well watered.
Autumn Blessings to our friends and subscribers at MMH.
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