Just as when you turn the calendar, so too does the weather change. Welcome to September and its break in temperature and greater rainfall. Plan to take time to walk among the changing seasonal colors and smells. Ah, Autumn!
 

Lawn

Poor spots in lawns should now be corrected. First use Roundup^® to kill off poorly growing grass. Topdress with topsoil, rake smooth and reseed. Cover lightly with shredded hardwood mulch. Water daily to moisten.

Fertilize lawns early this month. Use a weed and feed if you have broadleaf weeds in lawn areas.

Core aeration is beneficial for many lawns as it opens the clay soil dominant around this area and allows organic matter to penetrate into the upper layers of the lawn. This should be considered now if you have not yet done it yet this year.

Shrubs and Flowers

This plant group should not receive anymore fertilizing this year. Weeds that start to pop up can be limited by using organic WOW! ^® or Preen^® in the landscape beds. Most of the insects that will attack shrubs have come and done their damage for the season. In October, some controls can be applied.

Autumn is a great time to stick some chrysanthemums into the plantings to add some seasonal punch. If planted early enough, many will overwinter to reward you with blooms in the years to come.

It’s also time to order those spring flowering bulbs, especially the deer resistant varieties that will naturalize on your site.

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We are experienced in:

• Historically Correct Period Landscaping
• Paths, Patios, Walks & Walls with Natural or Manufactured stone
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• New Lawns by seed or sod
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• Landscaping for Beds, Borders & Complete Site Plans
• Ornamental Shrubs, Trees, Perennials & Ornamental Grasses

Also now, I am able to print out your job proposal immediately after reviewing your property with you, as I have computerized one of our trucks. Another Buffalo landscaping first ~

Our crew is ready and able to tackle what project you have in mind and to complete it professionally and responsibly so your home looks good! Give me a call or shoot me an email.

I also offer a On-Site Gardener Program (click on the Services tab on top of the webpage above) where for up to 2 hours, I walk around your property with you, bounce ideas around with you and we’ll talk about what’s right and what doesn’t work with your present landscaping and grounds. In addition, you’ll receive my personally authored booklet on caring for your landscaping, filled with tips and guidance learned over my 30 plus years in the landscaping business. A great value and great for do-it- yourselfers!