Friday, October 8, 2010

Dayton "Dirt" - October 8, 2010

The weather has certainly been cooperating on breaking the drought of late summer with cool rainy days replenishing the ground moisture. So many of you told me about the toil just to get a shovel into the hard ground before these welcome rains.
No doubt many of you have delayed lawn repairs in September because of the lack of moisture so that if you still want to go ahead, I’ll give you the green light.
Just remember, when seeding that bluegrass seed germinates only after three weeks or more which may result in the seed germinating in spring which will work fine if you don’t apply the regular crabgrass preventer and feed.

Applying a product containing the active ingredient called Siduran will allow the remainder of the ungerminated seed to spout in April.

Fall color is getting underway especially on the maples.

If you’re looking for a tree replacement, a good fast grower in the maple family with brilliant red fall color is the Autumn Blaze Maple.

While we don’t have any in stock right now, digging of the trees will begin in late October when they are dormant.

Watch for the notice on our website for 2 ½” and 3” caliper trees (12-14 foot tall) that will yield some significant shade in just a few years.

I think you’ll love the price too as these gorgeous trees will be significantly discounted too.

Now, we can enjoy the sunshine after the rains.

Happy growing,
Tom

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