Monday, 31 August 2009 19:53
Thinking about starting a compost pile? Convert fall’s bounty of leaves and other garden debris into black gold for the garden. Ask us how.
Time to plant spring blooming bulbs now. You’ll be rewarded after the long winter with the cheerful, colorful blooms of tulips and daffodils, crocus and more.Did we mention Fall is for Planting?Extend the harvest of veggies and enjoy your annuals longer – cover them at night to prevent damage from the early frosts. Use lightweight but effective N-sulate blankets available at Eagle Crest.Think back on this year’s successes and make notes to repeat them next year.Apply Bayer Tree and Shrub insect control now to take care of next year’s pine shoot borers on spruce and aphids on aspens.Wrap thin barked, young trees (especially maples) with tree wrap to prevent sun scald injury during the winter. Remember to remove tree wrap in spring.
Decorate with pumpkins, straw bales, corn stalks etc. – come to the nursery for inspiration.Did we mention Fall is for Planting?Cut back some perennials and annuals but be sure and leave the grasses and other attractive seedheads standing for fall into winter ornamental interest.Plant for texture and winter interest – did you ever consider that many bushes look good in winter even without leaves? Flame willow and Redtwig dogwoods are just 2 examples.Clean debris from garden ponds and prepare them for winter – we can help.Did we mention Fall is for Planting?It’s lawn care season. The most effective time to do most lawn work is now. Seeding, aerating, dethatching, and especially fertilizing is most effective at this time of year. We recommend Fertilome Winterizer , Bradfield’s Organic Fertilizer or Get Green Lawn Greenlizer.It’s wildflower seeding time – ask us how.Prepare to mulch tender and newly planted perennials for the winter – don’t apply mulch too soon to avoid rotting the plants.Don’t forget to enjoy the brief but beautiful fall season ‘cause winter’s coming soon.
The Caucus thanks the folks at Eagle Crest Nursery for its gardening articles.
