Dayton "Dirt" - October 1, 2010

If your lawn still needs renovating from the damage of the long hot summer, be sure to take action quickly as time is running out.

If you're overseeding, thatching helps in order that the seed will nest in soil instead of falling on thatch in which case it will never grow.

A fall fertilizer such as Greenview's 10-16-20 also is an excellent fertilizer as it has a high amount of phosphorus for root growth of the new seedlings.

A fall fertilizing of all your trees and shrubs is an excellent way to promote healthy growth next spring as the plant's roots will be active until temperatures drop to below 40 degrees F and will be able to absorb the nutrients you provide and store them for spring growth.

The cool fall is an excellent time to landscape as agagin, root growth will get the plants well established for healthy growth next spring.

At the Owl Barn, cider, apples, pumpkins add to the autumn ambiance of the nursery.

Hope to see you soon!

Tom