Fall in Texas...My favorite season is almost over!
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Monitor rain amounts to make sure your landscape is getting all it needs, but not too much. If you have new plants installed, make sure not to forget about them. Water those guys, but you won't need to do it as often as in spring/summer.
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Turn those sprinklers OFF! St. Augustine and Bermuda grasses are going dormant, so they do not need additional water. Save your leaves or mulch them in as you mow. They are food for your soil.
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Planters still need watering, depending on the size and material of your planter. Still water deeply to make sure the soil is moist throughout and let it dry a bit in between.
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Fertilize your planters 1x/month, at 1/2 strength. I use Garrett Juice Plus and Nature's Creation Bedding Organic Fertilizer.
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Walk your garden/landscape daily to just enjoy the change in season! 😊 Still look for insects and diseases.
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NO MORE pruning on oak trees. Wait until the coldest winter months, January & February, to avoid the spread of oak wilt.
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It's time to make your landscape dreams come true! It's a great time to plan & plant! Call, text, or email to schedule your consultation today. Landscape Consultations - $50. Planter Consultations - No Charge
Check out Parker County Master Gardeners website for
great plant ideas and tips.
What "To Do" in the Garden this Month:
I'm always amazed at how much there is to do in the garden, and so many times I feel a bit
overwhelmed with what I want to do versus what I can do. So, I make a list.
Lists are great; I absolutely love them!
But, always remember that God ordains our steps and His way will always be best.
I love to use the Dirt Doctor's "What to Do" as a guide.
Here is a link to the calendar pages:
www.dirtdoctor.com/maintenance-calendars
Another great resource is Robert "Skip" Richter's book,
