Fall is the ideal time to plant trees and shrubs. Roots have time to establish before next summer’s heat and the plant will be subject to less stress if planted at this time of year.
Mulch your beds and around trees for moisture retention and winter protection.
Fall lawn care is also very important. Ladybug Fertilizer (8-2-4) is also optimal for fall fertilization. Growin Green Fertilizer (4-2-3) is another organic alternative. This is the time to put down a pre-emergent. Corn Gluten can be used as an organic pre-emergent weed control in lawns. Applied now it will prevent winter annual weeds from emerging. The nitrogen in Corn Gluten Meal also provides a small amount of fertilizer for the lawn. Other pre-emergent are available. Top Dressing your lawn with a ¼ to ½ inch layer of compost is recommended to ad nutrients and strengthens your soil and lawn. Ask one of our knowledgeable associates for a recommendation.