• Before cutting perennials to the ground, determine which masses you’ll keep for pollinators and other wildlife.
• It’s not too late! Adding 2-3” of mulch moderates soil temps during the colder months, protecting root systems.
• Plant spring-blooming bulbs like daffodils, tulips, and scilla now to ensure you’ll have vibrant colors next spring!
• Drain your rain barrel.
• Clean & sharpen hand pruners; replace blades of dull pruning saws.
• Drain or add fuel stabilizer to your mower. Change air filter, oil, and spark plug if needed.
• Remove tree watering bags for the winter.
the scoop
FALL EQUINOX: Sunday, September 22, 2024
FULL MOON: September 17 | October 17 | November 15
US DROUGHT MONITOR
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CLIMATE DATA