We’re not the only ones in Northern, AZ with green thumbs, and we love helping our fellow gardeners If you’re looking to spruce up your lawn and garden in the coming months, now is the time to plan (and plant) for the future. Here are some tips from our landscaping experts.
Northern AZ Fall Planting: Our Tips and Tricks
Don’t be afraid to plant directly in the soil. According to Almanac.org, “Many crops that are typically started indoors for spring can be planted directly in the soil for fall. Warm soil, fewer pests, and seasonal rainfall make it easier to grow. Some crops must be harvested by the first frost, but many are frost-tolerant and even taste sweeter after a light frost.”
If you’re a home gardener in AZ, your September checklist is long. But don’t worry, all the work is worth it. Careful planning now brings you a bountiful harvest later In early September, you should:
- Take care of weed control. Fall pre-emergent treatments are the best way to safeguard against invasive winter weeds.
- Plant fall flowers and pull summer ones. Your favorite home and garden store has a lot of beautiful options
- Use insect preventatives in early flowers and vegetables.
- Start planting winter veggies.
Mid-September is the time to plant your garlic bulbs and iris starts. If you’re lucky enough to have fruit trees, fertilize your citrus this week. If you’re wanting to try fruit tree gardening, it’s also a great time for planting.
Early fall is also ideal for most tree care and pruning. Keeping those trees healthy and strong now is an effort you’ll be thankful for in the spring. Lightly prune and fertilize your roses now, too. Those beautiful flowers need time and space to grow.
If you have natural grass, this is the time to prep your winter ryegrass seed. You don’t need a large area for a lush winter lawn.
Late September is closer than you think. That’s when landscape clean up, including tree and shrub fertilization, should get done for best results. Select seeds for your indoor fall and winter garden, and plant that ryegrass once nighttime temperatures are consistently about 65 degrees.
Don’t Miss Another Planting Deadline
Missing fall planting and landscaping dates can mean disappointing results for your winter and spring home gardening. Fall is a busy time of year for many families, and not all of us stay on top of our fall gardening calendar. But you don’t have to leave it to chance.
Zebrascapes is the local landscaping team trusted by Prescott AZ to keep their lawns, trees, and gardens thriving year round. Whatever your vision for you front yard, tree grove, or back garden, we can make it happen. We’ll plan and complete your projects on time every season.
You can enjoy the bliss of a stunning yard and garden without any of the headaches of time-sensitive planning, maintenance, and upkeep. Ready to cross some to-dos off your list? Contact us today to schedule lawn care and landscape maintenance services for your home this fall.