Tom’s September Tips

1. Fall is an excellent time to plant new trees and shrubs. Plant early enough for plants to develop a good root system.
2. Fertilize trees and shrubs after mid-September.
3. Apply broadleaf weed killers to lawn. FOLLOW LABEL INSTRUCTIONS.
4. Plant, transplant, divide Peonies, Phlox, Daylilies and Iris.
5. Bring house plants back indoors before night temperatures drop below 55 degrees.
6. Cut flowers such as Strawflower, Statice and Celosia for drying. Hang upside down in a dry, well ventilated area out of direct sunlight.
7. If the weather is dry, water plants deeply before the ground freezes. Broadleaf and needled Evergreens need moisture for the winter months ahead.
8. Begin planting spring flowering bulbs in mid-to-late September.
9. Leave the last rose blossoms of summer on plants to encourage dormancy.
10. Prepare for the first frost. Dig tender perennials such as Cannas, Begonias, and Gladiolus. Discard tops and store bulbs, corms and rhizomes in a dry peat moss or vermiculite.