Landscaping Tips - Fall

Fall Landscaping Tips

Fall Landscaping Tips

Fall (September-November):

Trees and Shrubs:
       -Prune as necessary
       -Fertilize using a balanced fertilizer as needed
       -Inspect for insects and diseases
               -Check for signs of damage
               -Treat as necessary
               -Consult an expert
       -Fall Oil Spray
Lawns:
       -Apply post-emergent weed control as needed
       -Inspect for insects and diseases
               -Treat as necessary
               -Consult an expert
       -Aerate and Over-seed --starting August 15-October 15
               -This will give the new grass time to establish before winter
       -Routine Maintenance:
               -Mow, trim, and edge lawn areas as needed
               -Remove fall leaves from lawns as necessary
Softscapes (Planted Beds):
       -Remove leaves, weeds, sticks, and other debris
       -Apply post-emergent weed control as needed
       -Fertilize by October 1st
       -Inspect for insects and diseases
               -Treat as necessary
               -Consult an expert
       -Routine Maintenance
               -Deadhead, weed, and fertilize as necessary
       -Install fall flowers (such as mums) from September 15- October 15
       -Dig up delicate bulbs for storage
       -Divide and/or transplant other perennials (daylilies, iris, etc.)
       -Begin planting spring bulbs (tupils, daffodils, crocus, etc.)
Hardscapes (Water Features, Irrigation, Outdoor Lighting, Driveways, Patios, and Walks):
       -Water Features
               -Drain and winterize before the first freeze
       -Irrigaion Systems
               -Turn off and winterize before first freeze
       -Outdoor Lighting
               -Reset automatic timers on outdoor lighting when Daylight Savings Time ends
               -Inspect outdoor lighting fixtures, replacing bulbs if necessary
       -Driveways, Patios, and Walks
               -Inspect for and fix and uneven surfaces
               -Consult expert for assistance
Additional:
       -Fall clean up
               -It is important to remove leaves from the ground so as to not harbor any unnecessary fungi or diseases
       -Begin the planning and designing phases for next year's landscape projects by deciding on an appropriate landscape design firm
       -Arrange for consultant with your landscape design firm to take measurements and sruvey current conditions before the ground is covered with snow
       -Finalize winter service contracts for snow removal, deer-netting, dormant season pruning, etc.
       -Arrange and schedule a contractor or home-repair specialist for wintertime home-improvement projects
       -Cut back Perennials