LandscapExperts Tip of the Week, September 30

September and October are typically dry months in metro-Atlanta. Just because our area has had a wet summer does not mean we will let up on watering vigilance this month or next. Crabapple makes sure that new transplants or plantings receive at least 1 inch of "rain" or irrigation water per week.

LandscapExperts Tip of the Week, September 23

Fall is the best time for transplanting perennials in the metro-Atlanta area, so if you are thinking of re-arranging your perennial garden, September and October are prime months. The LandscapExperts Tip is to dig the new holes before you dig the plants up, thus ensuring a quick, seamless transplanting and the plants will be out of the ground the least possible time.

After transplanting, be sure to add an organic mulch like wood chips, mini pine bark nuggets or pinestraw, and water in thoroughly.

LandscapExperts Tip of the Week, September 16

Time to order spring-flowering bulbs to be planted in the next month or two. S-t-r-e-t-c-h the season by buying different types of Tulips or Daffodils that flower early, mid-season and late.

LandscapExperts Tip of the Week, Sept. 9

Quick and Economical Edging

For large projects a gas-powered edger is best, but for small edging jobs, use a nursery spade to create an sharp edge to a garden bed or separate a flower garden from the lawn.

Short-handled with a straight rectangular blade, a nursery spade makes straight vertical cuts. Avoid garden shovels with rounded backs and pointed tips in order to cut a straight line.

LandscapExperts Tip of the Week, September 2

Time to plan and plant the fall garden- pull out old tomato plants that have stopped bearing or have diseased leaves, turn the soil adding compost, and plant fall crops like cabbage or broccoli, arugula, beets, carrots, cilantro and soon pansies.