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The Perfect Home Guide: Fall 2008: Fall...Florida At It's Best

Fall...Florida At It's Best

AS SUMMER SHIFTS INTO FALL
It’s a good idea to make some minor adjustments to your typical landscape maintenance protocol. Small changes can make a huge difference in the over all appearance of your landscaping as the weather begins to get a little cooler.

FERTILIZE THE LAWN
If you choose to only fertilize once a year, fall is the best time to do so. e reason is simple: Turf grasses have the ability to store food during the winter months, which, in turn, helps it to rebound in spring.

DO A MULCH CHECK
Do a mulch check- Fall is a good time to freshen up your beds with new mulch to create a clean manicure look to your lawn.

PLANT TREES AND SHRUBS
Fall is a great time for planting many deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs.

PRUNE PROPERLY
Pruning of limbs is essential to maintain tree health, prevent infections by diseases or infestations by certain insects, improve appearance, and prevent serious damage to life and property.

REPAIR SUMMER’S DAMAGE
Replace brown fading plants with vibrant and colorful annuals. Repair and patch grass areas that have taken a summer beating.

PAVERS SPARKLE
It’s never a bad time to consider replacing an old worn out walk way or driveway with new updated pavers. Check with your local landscape professional for colors and options.

WEEDS BE GONE
Control weeds with a pre-emergent herbicide in the early fall.