FALL GARDEN CARE
More things to do in the Fall...
- Start compost pile
- Plant spring flowering bulbs
- Plant container and balled, and burlapped fruit trees
- Plant permanent ground covers
- Cut back on feeding houseplants (do not feed dormant houseplants)
- Plant and aerate lawns and loosen thatch
- Sow seeds for frost tolerant perennials
- Divide and replant summer and fall blooming perennials after bloom
- Plant container roses
- Plant container and balled, burlappedtrees, shrubs, and vines
- Plant summer blooming shrubs and vines
- Plant needle leafed evergreens
FALL PRUNING
- Be selective when pruning during fall. Be careful not to remove buds for next Springs flowers.
- Prune any leaves that may be or may have been infected with disease to prevent re-infestation next spring.
- Make sure to dispose of leaves and twigs properly and disinfect equipment to be sure equipment is not contaminated.
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- Fall is the best time to seed a new lawn, or over seed your existing lawn. Warm sunny days, combined with crisp, cool nights make for perfect conditions. Fall seeding also results in fewer weeds versus seeding during the spring season. Over seeding your existing lawn in the fall results in a thicker, greener lawn the next spring. At Wolf Hill, we carry Jonathan Green Black Beauty grass seed. Black Beauty is a quality seed mix which contains three kinds of tall fescue. This amazing combination produces a dark green, disease and insect resistant lawn! Black Beauty also grows extremely well in clay or sandy soils and can be planted in sun or partial shade areas. Sod growers all over the country have successfully planted thousands of acres using this seed. Why not seed your lawn like the pros do?
- Fall is the best time to fertilize your lawn. Now that the hot summer months have gone, your lawn is now ready for a good fall feeding. Feeding lawns in the fall prepares them for the cold, harsh New England winter and helps with a quicker green-up next spring. Whether you prefer synthetic or organic fertilizer, Wolf Hill has everything you need to get the job done right. Scotts TurfBuilder Winterguard applied this fall will allow your lawn to develop deeper roots for a better lawn next spring. It's 22-3-14 formula is perfect for getting your lawn ready for winter. Organic lawn care users have several choices at Wolf Hill. We stock a good variety of organic lawn fertilizers, including Organica, Espoma, Milogranite, and Chickity Doo Doo. Concerned about wet lands near your home? Don't worry; we have phosphate free fertilizers that you can use with confidence, including Jonathan Green Natural Beauty 10-0-1. Natural Beauty is a complex formula fortified with humates, amino acids, calcium, iron, and sulfur. It has superb coverage, as one twenty pound bag covers 5,000 sq ft. Give Natural Beauty a try, you won't be disappointed!
- Fall is the best time to lime your lawn. Soil in New England is naturally acidic, so keeping your lawn looking good each year usually involves adding lime to adjust the soil pH. Wolf Hill recommends fast acting lime with advanced soil technology. Why use fast acting lime instead of traditional lime? Fast acting lime works faster, goes further, and costs less. pH levels are adjusted within one month using fast acting lime versus up to six months using traditional lime. One 30 pound bag of fast acting lime covers 5,000 sq ft, where as one bag of traditional lime covers only 1,000 sq ft. This can save you time and money, as well as provide you with better performance. University testing has proven that fast acting lime goes to work the instant it is exposed to water! Stop by Wolf Hill today to pick up a bag, your lawn will be glad you did!
- Fall is the best time to care for your trees and shrubs. Many people make the mistake of stopping care for their trees and shrubs once fall arrives, assuming the season is all over. Why is this a mistake? It's because plants need potassium to help them get through the winter months, especially if we have a cold winter. Potassium also helps plants resist diseases, which are prevalent each year in New England. One of the best ways to make sure your trees and shrubs remain healthy and strong year round is to add potassium during the fall season. Potassium promotes plant vigor and disease resistance in all plants. Wolf Hill recommends Espoma Potash, which is a water soluble granular that is extremely easy to apply. Simply sprinkle a teaspoon or two around the drip line of each plant to ensure your plants have the necessary potassium they will need to survive the tough New England winters and have the necessary disease resistance they will need for the following year. Wolf Hill recommends Fast Acting Potash, which is available in 5 pound bags.
- Fall is the time to relocate your patio plants. As the warm summer weather comes to an end, many people will want to move potted plants from their porches and patios into their homes. Some of these plants may have insects on them that need to be removed prior to being brought into the home. One of the best ways to achieve this is to spray potted plants with a Pyrethrins based active ingredient 12 hours before bringing them inside your home. This will kill any insects that may be on the plant, so your home will not be infested with pesky insects. Wolf Hill recommends Concern Multi-Purpose insect killer. This easy-to-use spray kills beetles, caterpillars, aphids, and many other nuisance pests. Concern Multi-Purpose is OMRI listed and approved for organic gardening, so you can feel safe about bringing sprayed plants inside your home. It can be safely used on houseplants, flowers, herbs, vegetables, and ornamentals. Stop by a Wolf Hill near you to pick up a bottle so you will be prepared when the cooler weather arrives!
Information provided by Jody Asaro
