We always here the regrets in spring... How can I get those colorful bulb flowers I see around town in my gardens now? We have to say, "Sorry, spring blooming flower bulbs need to be planted in fall." The good news is that you can plant a colorful spring garden with daffodils, tulips, hyacinths and more now up until the ground freezes. Then, those colorful flowers will come up on their own next spring! Come in and choose from our great selection!
Fertilize Lawns in Fall for Winter Protection
Fertilome Winterizer Fertilizer for Established Lawns
Apply in the fall to both lawns and shrubs. It enables turf, tress & shrubs to withstand the rigors of winter better and easier. Its effects are similar to putting on an overcoat in the winter. Applying extra potash enables warm season grasses to come through winter better and be healthier in the spring. Builds hardiness, stem strength, and disease resistance insuring a healthy, stable plant to better survive winter.
"Chap Stick" For Broadleaf Evergreens
If you find yourself reaching for Chap Stick because your lips feel dry, then it may be time to treat your broadleaf evergreens with an anti-desiccant spray like "Wilt Stop." This natural, non-toxic product, derived from the resin of pine trees, has the unique ability to form a soft, clear flexible film on plants. It protects plants from drying out, drought, wind burn, sunscald, winter kill, transplant shock and salt damage. Good for evergreens like holly, boxwood, magnolia, azaleas, rhododendrons, and laurel to help keep them from losing foliar moisture during winter season. Apply in mid-late fall and again in January when the weather permits. Wilt Stop also extends the life of cut flowers and Christmas trees.
Landscape Lighting
You’ve selected the perfect shades of shrubs and perennials. Now bring them to beautiful light, alive in their natural tones. Our Kichler LED fixtures produce a pure, warm white light that doesn’t have a blue cast or yellow tint like other light sources.
We have solutions for every application – decks, patios, ponds, landscapes and more. A beam angle that can be precisely set and projected where intended. A fixture that doesn’t attract mosquitoes. A pure, warm white light that enhances your home and landscape’s natural tones. No light bulbs to change. A strong warranty. 75% energy savings.
Pruning - Wait Until Trees Are Dormant
While you may be tempted to clean up your yard by trimming trees and shrubs, now is not the time.
• Pruning stimulates new growth, which cannot be adequately supported with the falling temperatures and daylight.
• Any spring-flowering tree or shrub should not be pruned until after blooming next spring. These plants usually set their buds in fall - pruning now will mean no flowers in the spring!
• Pruning creates wounds, which can invite pests and diseases, such as Oak Wilt. Pruning while bugs are dormant can prevent infestations while the tree is vulnerable.
• The best time to prune a tree is in late winter, just before the tree breaks dormancy. The cut will heal quickly during vigorous growth in early spring.
• Do not prune in spring while the tree’s buds are developing. If the buds are beginning to swell, leave the tree alone until the leaves have grown to their mature size.
Fall Weekend Gardening Guide
Here’s a quick gardening guide for the weekend…
1. Plant! You can plant until the ground freezes. We have a long way to go!
2. Tuck In! Plant spring blooming bulbs: Crocus, daffodils and hyacinths… Think of the colorful bouquets in March!
3. Clean-Up! Clear away debris and cut back plants that are done blooming.
4. Fertilize! Feed your trees, shrubs and perennials
5. Decorate! Think about fall touches that will carry through to Thanksgiving. Fun, festive and great curb appeal! Include regular and specialty pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks, straw bales and a wide variety of plants. All available at Hillermann’s!