A. Continue watering until grass goes dormant and stops growing. Continue mowing until grass stops growing. Fertilize early Fall and late Fall, approximately mid-August and early-October using a fertilizer low in nitrogen, such as Fertilome Winterizer. Water as needed in winter if mother natures doesn’t provide.

A. Fall is the time to plant tulips, daffodils, crocus and many other bulbs available at the garden center now. Add bone meal or a low nitrogen fertilizer to encourage blooming in Spring.

A. Fall can be a very good time to plant trees and shrubs. After leaves drop the roots can continue to grow and get a head start on Spring.

A. Fertilizing trees and shrubs should stop by early to mid August on established plants. New planting can still have some root stimulator applied at planting. Roses and perennials shouldn’t get any fertilizer after the end of August.