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What's New For Fall
LANDSCAPING
Fall is a great time to get those projects done that you've been putting off. Our Landscape Department is in full swing right now. Whether you have a new house with a blank slate or need to update an existing landscape, our Landscape Designer and Crew can transform your outdoor space into your ideal dream garden. And yes, we can install water features and paver patios. Call us today to set up an appointment.
SEEDING
Do you have areas in your lawn that need some reseeding? Now is the time to put grass seed down. Add a thin layer of fresh topsoil over existing grass and lightly rake. Spread the seed evenly over top then gently drag the rake back through which will help cover the seed. If the area is fairly bare, add straw over top to help hold seed and protect it from birds. Be sure to keep the area moist to ensure your seed will germinate. If you are starting from scratch with seed, you may need an inch or so of topsoil. For large areas, we also have Straw Mats and EZStraw Bales with a tackifier which will keep the straw in place once it is wet.
For more information on seeding your lawn, click on the following link for information from Michigan State
MSU Extension Resource
FALL FERTILIZATION, WEED CONTROL AND WATERING
If you are having a problem with weeds in the lawn, now through October is actually a very good time to hit them with either a Weed-N Feed or a liquid Herbicide. As we approach fall,
perennial weeds will start to slow down and go dormant like everything else. All of the energy goes back into the roots which means your Herbicide will also get carried to the roots very quickly making it highly effective. If you need to kill off weeds before reseeding, be sure to follow label instructions for allowing time in between your herbicide application and putting the seed down. If your lawn is fairly weed-free, a Winterizer Fertilizer can be applied.
Trees, shrubs and perennials can be fertilized later in the fall once everything is dormant, typically late October or early November.
Remember to keep up your watering, especially anything that was planted this year. Although our temperatures are starting to cool off a bit, plants still require water to help the roots establish well. Watering evergreens is especially important going into fall since they tend to lose moisture through their needles over the winter.
FINAL THOUGHTS
We will be digging trees from our field very soon. Are you looking for a larger evergreen? Take advantage of the fall digging season and come walk our field. You can hand pick your tree that we will dig just for you. We also offer delivery and planting services on everything we sell.
Mums are here! It wouldn't be fall without the bright and colorful blooms of Garden Mums.
A great way to replace your annuals that may be starting to look a little tired now, Garden Mums come in colors ranging from White to Yellow to Purple to Deep Burgundy and Orange.
And look for our new selection of Pansies, Fall Cabbage and Kale, Asters and Mum Combo Pots coming soon!
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