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As we say goodbye to summer, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your landscaping and garden care. Fall offers a prime opportunity for planting and preparing your landscape for the colder months. Here are some essential September landscaping tips to help you transition smoothly into fall and get ready for winter:
- Plant Fescue Grass: Choose a drought-tolerant fescue variety and plant or over-seed existing lawns if needed. Opt for organic lawn care practices to ensure your lawn thrives without harmful chemicals.
- Apply a Natural Pre-Emergent Herbicide: To prevent broadleaf winter weeds, consider applying a natural pre-emergent herbicide like corn gluten meal by the end of the month. Remember to skip this step if you plan to over-seed your cool-season grass.
- Aerate Your Lawn: Aerating your lawn helps improve soil health by loosening compacted soil, allowing air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots. This natural process encourages healthy grass growth in the fall.
- Plant Trees and Shrubs: Fall is the ideal time to plant native trees and shrubs, which are better adapted to local conditions and support local wildlife. These plants will establish strong roots before winter, contributing to a sustainable landscape.
- Avoid Fall Pruning: Preserve your spring-flowering trees and shrubs by avoiding pruning in the fall. This not only protects the blooms but also allows the plants to maintain their natural growth patterns.
- Trim Dead or Damaged Wood: Remove dead or damaged branches from trees and shrubs with care, but avoid drastic pruning. This supports the plant’s natural structure and health.
- Manage Rose Diseases Organically: Use natural fungicides like neem oil or baking soda solutions to manage black spot and powdery mildew on roses, minimizing chemical use in your garden.
- Monitor for Fall Webworms: Keep an eye on pecans, crabapples, and other susceptible trees for fall webworms. If necessary, trim out webs or use eco-friendly treatments like Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) to control infestations.
- Sow Native Wildflower Seeds: Plant native wildflower seeds to support pollinators and enhance biodiversity. Press them into the soil surface to improve germination naturally.
- Divide and Replant Perennials: This is the perfect time to divide and replant spring-blooming perennials like Iris, Yarrow, and Daylilies.
- Adjust Your Watering Schedule: As temperatures drop, adjust the watering for your lawn, shrubs, flowers, and containers. Be especially mindful of containers, as they can become waterlogged.
At Gardens of Babylon, we’re here to help you with all your fall landscaping needs. Whether it’s planting fescue grass, aerating your lawn, planting trees and shrubs, or even adjusting your watering schedule, our team of experts has you covered. Let us take the guesswork out of your fall garden and lawn care, so you can enjoy a beautiful, thriving landscape all year round!
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