Landscaping summer

Garden Calendar :: Summer

Summer

• Continue regular mowing and edging (raise cutting height of mower to save on watering lawn)

• Remove spent blossoms from plants and shrubs

• Continue weed control in planting beds and turf area

• Fertilize turf with organic, slow-release blend

• Monitor watering and look for dry, stressed areas

• Relax and enjoy

Late Summer

• Keep on mowing and edging (lower cutting height of mower to encourage growth)

• Turf care: aerate, de-thatch, top-dress, and over-seed

• Apply organic fertilizer to turf and planting beds

• Weed control in planting beds and turf area

• Prune and trim shoots on plants, shrubs, and trees

• Micro-prune perennials

WINTER

Garden Calendar :: Winter

• Clean up fallen branches, needles, cones, and other debris from turf area

• Prune shrubs and trees—aggressively, if needed

• Transplant shrubs and trees—especially large established ones

• Inspect and clean all drainage systems

• Control winter weeds in planting beds

• Clean out gutters in preparation for spring rains

FALL

Garden Calendar:: Fall

• Turn off, blow out, and winterize sprinkler system

• Rake up leaves and debris

• Inspect and clean roof, gutters, downspouts, and drain systems

• Divide and plant bulbs

• Apply organic fertilizer to turf

• Prune perennials

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