August is the month when landscaping ‘returns’ from the heat of July. The grass starts growing again and new growth is put out by shrubs and flowers. Unfortunately, weeds start out again. This year, crabgrass seems to be rampant.

Towards the end of the month, apply weed and feed to lawn and weed control to beds to limit problem weed growth. For existing weeds, spot spray with chemical weeder or 5% vinegar solution. Organic corn gluten can be used on lawns and beds to control new seeds from germinating; also, it is a mild nitrogen fertilizer;otherwise, Preen is readily available. If you only need to fertilize the lawn, apply towards the end of the month. This is the last time until fall to fertilize with slow release formula.

If your lawn is more than 50% rough grass and bent grass mixture, August is a great time to kill off and start new. Apply Roundup to lawn, regrade as needed and seed directly onto grass. Roundup will slowly kill existing grass, turning into top covering to hide newly applied grass seed. By the time the old grass dies out, the new seed will be sprouting.

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We are experienced in:

• Historically Correct Period Landscaping
• Paths, Patios, Walks & Walls with Natural or Manufactured stone
• Low Voltage Landscape Lighting
• New Lawns by seed or sod
• Specialized Ornamental Pruning & Renovation
• 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 – no waiting, no wondering.

Our crew is ready and able to tackle what 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!

What a lovely time of year. The daylilies are exceptionaly this year; have you noticed them flowering their lovely hearts out? With the weather continuing its pleasant temperatures and low humidity, it’s a wonderful excuse to take an early morning or evening walk around your neighborhood. Great for the senses and spirits!

What To Do Now

• Enjoy the fruits of your labor ~ take pictures of your landscaping and bring in flowers to decorate your home
• Look for egg masses under leaves and branches for second generation insect infestation
• Watch out for adult feeding of evergreens, especially black vine weevil, which will cut notches on the side of leaves. Treat with soil drench and foliar contact insecticide
• Clip evergreens now that the new growth has hardened.
• Freshen up mulch by adding more hardwood mulch or peat moss to bring out color
• Fertilize your lawn the first week of July
• Be mindful of dryness with lawn and beds; water as necessary but water well, not quickly and shallowly.

How Can We Help You?

  We’ve joined the 21st century! Find us on facebook to keep up with the latest events, observations and offerings of gardening interest~ just search for ‘Jacrist Gardening Services, Inc.’

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 – no waiting, no wondering.

Why not contact us if you have plans to improve your home?

We are experienced in:

• Period Landscaping
• Paths, Patios, Walks & Walls
• Low Voltage Landscape Lighting
• Specialized Ornamental Pruning & Renovation
• Landscaping for Beds, Borders & Complete Site Plans
• Ornamental Shrubs, Trees, Perennials & Ornamental Grasses

Our crew is ready and able to tackle what 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!