Wow, kids are back in school and it seems as if everyone is back in town. The end of summer can be a time of mixed emotion. However this is one of my favorite times of year. The light is shifting towards autumn but we still have the brilliant days of summer. It is a great time to get out into the garden and plant a few new flowering perennials, fruit trees and foundation plantings. Many nurseries have terrific sales this time of year. Plants, Trees and Pots as well as some mulches and amendments can be up to 50% off.
If you live in the south it is also a good time to feed your Roses with bone and blood meal. This will give them the energy to produce blooms for Autumn's last blush in late October. It is also the time of year to figure out which types of bulbs you would like to see in your garden next spring.
I have always been a fan of naturalized Daffodils creating mad sweeps in lawns, flower beds and near trees!Make a point to cut back your flowering perennials and lightly shape your green foundation plantings. Feed your entire garden, to maximize any end of the season growth. Remember to use bark mulch up to 3" in all of your garden beds, it helps to keep the soil cooler/warmer and keeps the water from evaporating. It is a sensible choice to eco-style gardening.
So head on out to your closest Garden Center or local big box store. You will find with the slower economy the selection on their sale items is fairly large this year.
Take advantage and plant the garden you have been dreaming of. Next spring you will be glad you did.
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