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September Gardening Tips:
Continue to collect annual and perennial seeds that you wish to sow next year. Freshly collected seed is best stored in a paper bag or envelope until thoroughly dry.
Apply a pre-emergent herbicide on your lawn to control cool-season weeds.
Divide and repot any tropicals you have outdoors to prepare them for their winter home.
Order or purchase bulbs by October 1st, when the best selections are available. (Via UT Gardens)
Prepare your lawn for next spring! by David Wood
A seasonal change is upon us as we enter fall. If you want a lush green yard for next spring, now is the optimal time to begin preparing! The first step is to dethatch your lawn. Thatch is a tightly intermingled layer of grass clippings, stems, and roots which develops under the actively growing lawn. Thatch reduces the hardiness of the lawn by restricting movement of air, water, and plant nutrients to the soil. Next, aerate. Aeration is a key aspect of this process. It will soften the ground and reduce compaction so that fertilizers and water can easily reach the roots, while spreading soil cores on the surface of the lawn. This is an important role in the seeding process. A slit seeder will provide an astonishing germination ratio in comparison to a broadcaster, which is why aeration cores are so helpful when seeding. The slit seeder breaks the cores up along with the surface area of the lawn while dropping seed on a nice blanket of soft soil which allows seed to root easily when germinated. Finally, put down a starter fertilizer for the new grass to have the nutrients it needs to be lush and green for next spring!
Home Renovation Prep 101: by Kelly Bekele
The old saying "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" is out and has been replaced with "If you don't love it, replace it!" when it comes to home improvement.
The amount of home renovation projects in the US have increased rapidly over the years with projections of continual increase for the future due to more and more people wanting custom spaces to fit their lifestyles and match their needs.
The Old Home Place:
Freelance writer Elaine Marranzano will be writing a series of stories in the Knoxville News Sentinel about purchasing a historic home in Southeast Knoxville and the restoration process. Earthadelic is honored to be a part of such a beautiful and historically rich renovation project. We'll keep you guys up to date on the progress of the renovations as well as Elaine's stories through our social media accounts. Read next story in the series below:
"Inside the house, two bathrooms have been demolished and three new ones and two closets added. The master bedroom and more closes were reconfigured. Red velvet wallpaper: gone. Wainscoting and crown molding: added. Electric has been updated, the laundry room relocated, four nonworking fireplaces converted to gas, original windows restored and a new HVAC system installed...
Continue reading"
Article by Elaine Marranzano, Special to the News Sentinel
