Fall seems like it is going too fast! Not only with the cool temperatures this week but just as soon as we top dressed and put the grass seed down on our lawn, down came the leaves off of our Ash trees and so very little germination took place. Oh well - we tried grass we tried! I am sure we will get another warm spell. At least that is what I am telling myself since I still have a peony tree to plant and a few other plants I want to move around.
On that note,
now is a great time to move things around... if one plant is not getting the right light conditions or is being crowded out by others, now is a great time to do your plant shuffling, your hosta dividing etc. I find it easier to do that in the fall because by the time things come up in the spring I forget what I wanted to do or where I wanted to put it!
Now is also a great time for bulb planting if you want to add some spring colour to your garden. Thanks to those pesky squirrels I recommend alliums and daffodils... the squirrels won't touch them. Remember to dig large wide holes and place 5 to 7 bulbs in each hole. Bulbs that come up in groups make a better statement than having single flowers popping up throughout the garden.
Check out my fall checklist for more tips.Start planning now for any major projects for next year. I have already started working on designs for a contractor and his customers for next spring. If you are thinking of expanding your garden or adding a new walkway or patio get a quote now so that you can plan and budget for the spring.
Most contractors start booking jobs now for spring and the customers that call in the fall are the ones that have their work done first. Are you looking for a spring install? Call early! February customers can expect install dates well into June. Please
give me a call if you need a design or quote this fall in order to get a jump on spring!
Enjoy the fall colours!