Fall is absolutely the best time to invest in your lawn!
It may seem strange to some that we will benefit most next year from what we do for our lawn this fall, but it is absolutely true. Fall fertilization builds roots while the soil is still warm enough for grass to grow, and not so hot that growth is restricted.Deep healthy roots will be the result of a late fall feeding. These roots will help support the lawn next season when the heat begins to build, and shallow rooted grasses become dormant. Fertilizing now allows the root building elements of the fertilizer to reach deep beneath...
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Fall Gardening Checklist - by: Bob Brashears
- Fall is the best time to repair, re-plant, and renovate your lawn. Seeding, fertilizing, adding lime, de-thatching and core aerating are all good fall projects.
- Clean out flower and shrub beds, and remove or prune dead or diseased plant material.
- Cut back perennials and remove the debris. Leave seed heads on late bloomers to feed wildlife, and then cut back these items after the birds and critters have had their way with...
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SANDRA SAYS: Fall is for Flowers & Wild Birds
Fall is not a difficult time for birds. But it is a great time to start inviting feathered friends into our gardens and yards. The flight patterns and feeding routines that birds estblish as days get shorter will guide their winter-time activities. Wherever they found food, refuge and water during the colder winter months.
Getting ready by cleaning out bird feeders, repairing or replacing damaged equiptment, and insuring a...
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