Landscape Calender
September
- Slice seed, aerate and overseed bare spots in the lawn
- Plant new evergreen trees and shrubs
- Water plants deeply in dry weather
- Fertilize your lawn at least 2-3 times in fall, beginning this month
October
- Apply deer repellent regularly to reduce browsing
- Begin removing leaves and other insect and disease harboring debris
- Nourish your trees and shrubs with a deep root fertilization
November
- Prune, cable and brace trees to help reduce the risk of storm damage
- Prune back perennials
- Protect susceptible evergreen plants from winter injury with antidesiccant
December
- Protect roses, figs and perennials with burlap screens
- Prune evergreen branches for indoor winter decoration
January
- Prune late summer blooming trees, shrubs and vines
- Order roses to replace those that have been lost or damaged
February
- Prune fruit trees to enhance fruit production
- Apply a follow-up antidesiccant
- Schedule inspection of your tree cables and lightning protection systems