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August Landscaping Guide

August Landscaping Guide

July 28, 2022/in News/by American Landscape

Peony Bush in a GardenFlower 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.

someone trimming grassLawn 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

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