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Fall, especially the period when the ground is still warm, but no longer excessively hot, such as late August and early September, is the best time to plant many different varieties of trees, while spring is the best time for fruit trees. Here are some more details: In fall, there is less chance for drought and excessive heat – trees need cooler temperatures and environments that are moister to be able to grow new roots. Fall is not as droughty and scorching as the period from May to August, being a time when it is easier for plants to accommodate and adjust to a new environment; Plenty of time until the first frost – the longer your new trees have until freezing weather settles in at the end of fall, the better; The period right before dormancy is the best – most trees, with the exception of evergreens, spend a couple of months each year in dormancy. If the trees that you want to plant go dormant in fall, pick the period right before, to give your new trees time to adjust and the...

If your lawn has become thin and weak or if it has developed any diseases, such as brown patches, one of the best ways to heal and refresh your lawn is by overseeding it and the method is also the best to replace a grass variety that is not suitable for your climate zone or for the soil that you have in garden. To ensure success, you need not only to choose the best seeds, but also to pick the most suitable reseeding time – here are some tips: The best time to overseed lawns is when the plants are at their liveliest and when their growth is the most vigorous. In most areas, this period comes in fall, when the soil is still warm, the seeds can germinate more easily due to the moisture trapped in the soil and when the cool air promotes just the right amount of evaporation; You also need to pick the best time of the day for the procedure – do it early in the morning, on a warm, sunny day, to allow the new seeds to make the most of the great weather. Sprinkle the new seeds around the l...

Many amateur gardeners think that spring is the busiest time for garden pests, but the truth is that fall is even busier. The reason is simple: most garden creatures, whether harmful or useful, seek shelter for the cold months and knowing that freezing weather will arrive soon makes them more active. The signs of increased pest activity in your garden may include brown lawn patches and slimy, silvery trails that indicate the presence of snails. Here are a few tips for driving these creatures away: Snails and slugs – the snails and slugs that invade gardens in spring are actually born in fall, so they are best removed early. Natural control measures include picking the little slimy beasts manually and beer traps, but if you are not concerned about using chemicals in the garden, there are some great repellent products available n garden stores; Grub worms – they eat the roots when they are grubs, then they eat the leaves when they become beetles. To get rid of them, you can use eithe...

Lawn care is not only a process of managing your turf for instant or almost instant results – it is also a process of looking ahead and of performing activities that will ensure the future health of your lawn. Here are a few activities that you should carry out this fall to ensure that your drought tolerant grass will be strong and beautiful next summer: Clean the grass regularly – fall leaves might create a beautiful scenery, but they can block the sun’s rays and are harmful your lawn. If your landscape has trees, make sure to remove the fallen leaves from your turf because only a strong and healthy lawn can survive the winter and come back to life in all its beauty the following year; Keep mowing, leaving the grass longer, but not too long – longer leaves provide better protection for the roots when the temperatures drop below freezing, but leaves that are too long create an environment in which fungi can proliferate, so you need to find the ideal height for your grass in fall, ...

Winter can be hard on your entire garden, including your lawn, therefore preparing your turf and the other components of your landscape for freezing temperatures and low light conditions is essential for having strong, luscious grass the following year. Here are some tips for you about how to prepare your entire yard for the winter: Reduce or cut off irrigation – plants need less water when the temperatures are lower, so adjust the amount of water to the changing weather conditions and stop irrigating completely before the first frost; Aerate the soil – poking small holes that improve the penetration of oxygen into the ground is also very important; Adjust the mowing height – leave the grass a bit higher, ideally at 2 ½-3 inches, to reduce weather-related stress; Remove dried leaves – raking dead leaves might seem like a continuous struggle, but it is essential to preserve the health of your soil; Remove weeds – the best way to do it is by hand, grabbing the weed at the base and ...

The Labor Day weekend marks the beginning of the period when temperatures start to drop and when garden owners should start preparing their plants for the special challenges of fall. The process involves more than just grabbing the potted plants that you moved outdoors in spring and move them indoors – here are a few things to pay attention to: Make a plan – inspect your plants and pick the ones to move first. If you have plants that have not been very well recently and would benefit from a more protective environment, make them the first to go in; Repot plants that have grown too much – repotting is something that should be taken care of outside, so get the supplies, including larger pots and high-quality potting soil and a good soil treatment and move plants that are too a large to their new pot. Give repotted plants a little time to adjust to the new environment and move them inside only when you see that they feel good; Make sure you don’t move dead plant particles or pests –...

The unsightly, yellow and brown patches of dead grass might look worrying, but fortunately they are easy to remedy – here is how: Identify the cause – dead patches might be caused by a number of reasons, including grass disease that appears because of excessive watering and animal urine; Remove the dead grass – the best way to do it is manually, even if it seems tedious. Remove all the thatch from the affected area, paying attention to not harming any of the healthy grass; Neutralize animal urine – if the discolored patches are caused by pet urine, neutralize it with limestone, then water the area to make sure that all the harmful chemicals that killed the grass are absorbed. Remove the top layer of the soil, replace it with new, fertile, healthy soil and sprinkle the surface with grass seeds. Pay special attention to applying water in sufficient quantities for the next couple of weeks, until the new grass leaves appear, then return to the usual watering habits; Prevent recurring...