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Fall is one of the best times to plant trees and shrubs. Weather conditions are well suited to root development.  Cooler temperatures help maintain adequate moisture for plants, keeping the soil from drying out too quickly. Many shade trees, such as sugar maples, Norway maples, white ashes, green ashes, honeylocust, Japanese tree lilacs, lindens and ornamental crabapples can be dug from our fields in early October for fall planting. In addition, we have an excellent selection of trees and shrubs in our holding areas available for immediate planting.

Continue weeding; do not allow weeds to go to seed. Otherwise you will pay the price next year.

Keep new plantings watered if conditions are dry.

Each fall, many people inquire about the health of their evergreens. Normally nothing is wrong; instead they are witnessing 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.

This is the best time to establish a new lawn or spot seed bare areas. Cooler temperatures suppress weed growth and accentuate grass growth. Click here to go to Lawn Care.

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.

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.

 
The majority of ornamental grasses are admired most during their period of "flower" display, typically late summer or early fall. They then turn wheat-like in color, giving graceful winter interest in the landscape. Johnson's Nursery offers a wide selection and we are always willing to assist you in choosing a variety best suited for your landscape.