Deadhead annuals to encourage more blooming.

Divide bearded irises and daylilies.

Complete evergreen pruning before the end of the month to prevent possible winter injury to the plants.

Apply Ferti-lome Classic Lawn Food at the end of the month.  It’s a slow release fertilizer and will not burn your lawn.

Water, water, water, oh, and water some more to keep plants looking great well into the fall! Make sure to water deeply to encourage your perennials, shrubs and trees to grow deep roots, making them hardier.

Remove any diseased foliage now so it doesn’t get lost in the fall leaf drop.

Continue to trim and feed hanging baskets to prolong their beauty.

Take photos of your gardens and combination containers while they are they are at their peak.  It will help you remember what you’d like to plant next year.

Continue to pick herbs for fresh use and for drying.  Harvesting will keep them growing longer.

Start saving seeds for next year’s garden.

Seed fall crops of cool season veggies like spinach, lettuce and peas.

Plant perennials, shrubs and trees now so they can take root before winter.  Keep well watered until ground freeze.