• As the weather cools, plant fall flowering annuals and perennials. Add colorful foliages to create interest.

• FEED ALL PLANTS to help them recover from the stresses of summer, increase winter hardiness, and provide the nutrients plants can store for growth next spring.

• As temperatures moderate, plant cole family plants, root vegetables, and leafy greens.

• Spread compost on your lawn to increase overall health, reduce weeds, soften the soil, and preserve soil moisture.

• Release ladybugs immediately for aphid control and to help avoid the sticky mess from trees they are feeding on.

• Make plans for landscape improvements. The fall months are the best months for planting landscape trees and shrubs.

• In October sow Topflight winter rye seed to hold soil and prevent mud in bare areas of the landscape. You can also overseed your lawn at this time.

• To prevent spider mites and to increase future cold tolerance continue spraying liquid seaweed/molasses every two weeks.

• Most herbs are very cold tolerant so spice up your garden with some new herbs.

• To encourage maximum flowering, prune bush roses back by one third in mid-September.

• Plant seeds or plants for dill and cilantro.

• Begin preparing tropical plants for their move indoors. Treat the soil with Spinosad or orange oil just before the move.

• Plant spring blooming bulbs such as German iris, daffodils, hyacinths, and naturalizing narcissus beginning in October.

• Mulch around tender perennials, tropicals, and other cold sensitive plants.

• Beautiful fall weather is on its way! Make plans for a picnic, an outdoor barbeque, a hike, or other fun outdoor activity.