September Lawn Preparation
Fall planting ― Begin planting trees and shrubs this month. Planting in autumn allows them time to grow roots and transition into the garden.
Water ― As temperatures begin to cool, plants need less water. Adjust your watering schedule for lawns, borders, and containers. Pay close attention to containers as they tend to become waterlogged.
Grass Maintenance – The best time to patch bare or thin spots is when the hot, dry days of summer have given way to cooler temps.
Follow these simple steps:
– Break up the soil with a garden trowel.
– Add an inch of compost and work it into the soil.
– Add grass seed that’s designed for shade or full sun, depending. Spread the seed evenly across the bare patch.
– Use a hard-tooth rake to work the seed into the soil to a depth of about half an inch.
– Sprinkle grass clippings over the patch to help prevent the soil from drying out.
