What’s Blooming This September
Plants and Flowers Blooming This September:
- Zinnias
- Lantana
- Hibiscus
- Phlox
- Salvia
Fruits and vegetables in season:
- Grapes
- Broccoli
- Okra
- Winter squash
- Sweet potatoes
Salvia
Broccoli
Zinnias
Winter Squash
Maintenance Tips This September
Fertilizing needs this month:
The early fall is a good time to fertilize warm season grasses like Bermuda, Zoysia, Centipede, and St. Augustine. These grasses grow actively from late spring to early fall. Fertilizing with a low in nitrogen fertilizer will prepare the grass for the dormant winter season.
Pruning needs this month:
During the late summer/early fall, it is important to avoid pruning shrubs and trees. Pruning stimulates new growth, so pruning at this time, so close to the first frost of the winter season, can damage new growth and prevent new growth in the Spring.
Pests and diseases to look out for this month:
Treating your lawn with a general insecticide will help prevent pests from laying eggs in the spring. Some specific pests to look out for this fall include:
- Aphids – treat with bacillus thuringiensi
- Cutworms – treat with diatomaceous earth
- Flea beetle – treat with sticky cards, sticky traps, and natural repellants like catnip and basil.
Additional Tips This September:
Fall is the most ideal time for testing your soil. This will help you know what your soil is deficient in so that you can add the appropriate nutrients in the spring. It is a good idea to test your soil in the fall approximately every 3 years.
Upcoming events:
Bulbs that are ready to be planted in your garden this fall:
- Dahlia
- Snowdrop
- Daffodil
- Easter lily
