Yard Chores for September

September 6th, 2013

As the summer transitions into fall, there are a few important yard chores for September. This is the month to to a little outside work so that it isn’t as overwhelming in spring. Hot summer nights give way to perfect evenings with just a hint of coolness. Plant growth will begin to slow, but they will continue to grow. Follow these tips to keep your yard in tip top shape.

Aerate your lawn (cool season grasses), overseed with ryegrass and apply second fertilizer application on cool season lawns.
Check and store yard and plant chemicals.
Order lily bulbs for October planting.
Start cutting back on lawn watering.
If you planted vegetable plants, pull them out of the ground as you remove the last of their veggies.
Pull out all spent annual bedding plants.
Dig, divide and plant bulb plants.
Add fresh mulch to younger trees and shrubs for winter protection.
Change up plants in containers and window boxes for fall and winter color.
As leaves start to fall, rake them up and start your compost pile.
There’s still time to plant perennials such as hostas, heucheras, ornamental grasses, ground covers, herbs, and all container grown plants.
Great time to do a soil test for future gardening projects so you know where your soil is on its nutrient values.
Start planning on which potted plants you will bring inside as the temperatures drop.
English: A picture of compost soil (Photo credit: Wikipedia)