Fall in Texas...My favorite season!
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Monitor rain amounts to make sure your landscape is getting all it needs, but not too much. When using your sprinkler, use the cycle & soak method. Planters may need water daily, 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 2x/month, at 1/2 strength. I use Garrett Juice Plus and Nature's Creation Bedding Organic Fertilizer.
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It's time for a weed pre-emergent on lawns. Nature's Creation Corn Gluten Meal is a great organic choice. I like to use the regular powdery version for the best coverage, but beware you'll look like Pig Pen from Charlie Brown with a yellow cloud of dust.😊 Apply just before a rain or water in with your sprinkler. Let it dry for a few days after for best effect.
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Fertilize your lawn and landscape late fall, preferably two weeks after your weed pre-emergent. DO NOT use a Weed and Feed product. My go to for the lawn and landscape is Nature's Creation Premium Lawn & Garden Fertilizer.
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Walk your garden/landscape daily to check for insects and diseases. Early detection is helpful. Weed and deadhead as needed.
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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,
