Garden Tips

September Tips

• Test the soil from the lawn and gardens every 3 years.
• Apple and crabapple trees may be defoliated early due to apple scab.
• Salt hay is the most effective mulch for establishing newly planted grass.
• Place new houseplants in a bright, high-light area temporarily before relocating them to their final spot.
• Consider using different repellents to prevent deer from becoming accustomed to a single type.
• Loss of inner needles on conifers in the fall is normal.