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Landscaping Tips for September
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 Fall is a great time to plant trees and shrubs. Weather conditions are well suited for root development. The cooler temperatures help maintain adequate moisture for plants and keep the soil from drying out too quickly. Many shade trees, such as Sugar Maples, Norway Maples, Honeylocust, Japanese Tree Lilacs, Lindens and Crabapples are dug from our fields in early October for fall planting, we add these trees to the rest of the selection in our Menomonee Falls holding yard, ready for pick-up, delivery, or installation.
 Each fall, we get many inquires about the health of evergreens. Normally, nothing is wrong. What many are witnessing is normal seasonal needle drop. Older, inner needles discolor and drop off after one to several years, depending on the species. Newly planted Arborvitaes and White Pines are the most dramatic.
Now is one of the best times to establish a new lawn or spot seed bare areas. Cooler temperatures suppress weed growth and accentuate grass growth. September is also the best time for both weed control in the lawn and fertilization of the lawn. Cooler temperatures and more moisture help promote active root growth for grass. Compacted turf areas should be core aerated now when the lawn is most vigorous. Many lawn care services provide this relatively inexpensive service.
 The majority of ornamental grasses are admired most during their period of "flower" display, typically in late summer or early fall. These grasses will then turn wheat-like in color, giving graceful winter interest in the landscape.
Plant cool season annuals to extend the annual garden. Ornamental kales and pansies do nicely in cooler weather providing interest into December. Fall pots of annuals make an excellent smaller statement at an entry way as well.
Be sure to also weed your garden beds and not allowing the weeds to go to seed. If left alone, it could mean even more weeding next season.
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Fall Clean-Up
Now is a great time to start thinking about the fall clean-up that is quickly approaching. If interested in having Johnson's Nursery aid in this task, please call 262-252-4988 to schedule for fall clean-up services - which includes, but not limited to: raking debris and leaves, cutting back perennials, fertilizing and/or remulching plant beds.
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