September

• Continue to seed or sod new lawns.  Don't forget the new lawn starter fertilizer (9-23-30).
• Start dividing herbaceous perennials as needed or desired.
• Prepare areas in planting beds for late October bulb plantings.

October

• Plant fall bulbs - use bone meal or bulb food to help establish root systems and give plants necessary food for spring blossoms.
• Feed trees and shrubs after leaf drop with a complete slow release fertilizer or composted manure for strong vibrant plants in spring.
• Apply lawn winterizer (10-5-14) after the final mowing.  This is the most important feeding of the year.
• Rake and compost leaves.
• Winterize ponds and irrigation systems.

Spring Tips
Summer Tips