October Lansdcaping Tips

October is a great month to get all the last minute items done on your property.  It is still warm enough … but not for long.  The following are some items you should accomplish before it gets too cold.

Landscaping

·       Continue planting trees and shrubs.

·       Transplant trees and shrubs.

·       Planting of ornamental Kale, Mums, etc., which will decorate your property for Fall.

Beds

·       Clean perennial beds – deadhead blooms, prune to shape or cut back dead foliage.

·       Mulch to a depth of 2” for winter protection

·       Remove leaves from beds.

·       Continue to edge beds.

·       Prune – make sure it is the proper time for the particular plant, though.

·       Continue to water, especially new plantings.

Lawn

·       Mow lawn, as needed.

·       Remove leaves from lawn.

·       Fertilize lawn

·       Core Aerate and Overseed, if not already done. You can do this through mid-October.

Need help with any of these items, or have any questions, give Truesdale Landscaping a call.