Flower Care

• Fertilize container plantings.
• Deadhead flowers to encourage additional blooming.
• Monitor for disease and insect problems and treat as needed.
• Divide bearded iris. For healthy plants, these should be divided every 3 to 5 years.
• Check rhizomes for iris borer caterpillars.
• Do not fertilize shrubs or roses after mid-August to discourage tender new growth before winter.

Lawn Maintenance

• Mow as necessary. Raise mowing height to at least 3” as temperatures exceed 85˚F.
• Water lawn adequately to keep it from going dormant. Deep (1” per week) and infrequent is preferred over frequent shallow waterings.
• Scout for grubs. Peel back sod. More than 8 grubs per square foot can cause wilt or death of turf.
• Establish or renovate turf by seed (late summer – early fall, depending on weather conditions). Prepare soil properly and get good seed to soil contact.

Trees & Shrub Care

• Water newly planted trees and shrubs. Soak each plant well with the hose; sprinklers do not provide adequate water to encourage deep root growth.
• Scout for fall webworm nest building near ends of branches.
• Review health of trees and consider fall root feeding if necessary.

Tip! Don’t let weeds go to seed. “A year of seeding equals 7 years weeding.”

If keeping up with your landscaping chores feels overwhelming, reach out to learn more about our maintenance programs. (262) 252-4260