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Fall is a great time to plant. Take advantage of cooler weather and great deals to spruce up existing plantings. No matter what you are planting this fall, here are a few tips:
trees & shrubs
Use Fertilome's Root Stimulator water with it at planting time and every 2 weeks until the ground freeze and water, water, water!
why? It's a plant hormone that helps feeder roots get established.
evergreens
Keep them well watered and consider using an anti-transpirant like Wiltpruf in November.
why? winter winds are hard on them; Wiltpruf will seal moisture in the needles.
perennials
Loosen roots so they make good contact with the soil and cut foliage back by half when planting.
why? to direct all plant energy to the roots to become established before winter
grass seed
Fall is the best time to start a new lawn or overseed an existing lawn. Watering is key. Once seed has been sown, water daily keeping the top half-inch of soil moist. When grass is up, reduce watering frequency, but water more deeply (about 6" deep)
bulbs
plant them deep, firm soil, throw a few leaves on top
why? to discourage squirrels
use bulb food high in phosphorus (the middle number)
why? to stimulate root growth
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