Vande Hey Design Center

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

September maintenance tips

We know you may not be ready to embrace the tips of the Fall months just yet, but be prepared - September is just around the corner!

September:
• Divide Spring and Summer flowering perennials now. These include peonies, daylilies, irises, phlox and others. Note: perennials that are flowering should NOT be divided at this time.
• Prune “bleeder” trees such as Maple, Elm, Birch.
• Fertilize lawn with a slow release fertilizer, spot spray broadleaf weed control.
• Plant Spring flowering bulbs (Tulips, Daffodils, Crocus, Hyacinth)
• Last month to plant evergreens until next spring.