Timing is Everything

Summer stretches on, and you might be feeling a little behind on your landscaping goals. Don't worry, it's not too late! In fact, many landscaping tasks are ideally suited for late summer and early fall.

Revitalize Your Lawn for Next Spring

Is your lawn struggling in this unprecedented Pennsylvania heat? Nurney's maintenance team can help! We'll assess your lawn's health, recommend improvements, and take steps like aeration, seeding, and fertilization to nourish it for fall dormancy. This sets you up for a strong comeback next year.

Core Aeration: Compacted soil happens naturally from foot traffic and regular use. Aeration alleviates this by pulling up plugs of sod, loosening the soil, and allowing water, air, and nutrients to reach the roots. This is particularly beneficial for fescue grass, a cool-season variety that thrives with fall seeding.

Fall Seeding and Fertilization: Seeding in the fall allows cool-season grasses like fescue to recover from summer heat and establish a strong root system before winter. Healthy, fertilized grass also naturally suppresses weeds.

Weed Control: Don't let weeds go to seed in the fall! Getting a head start on weed control now will prevent them from taking over your lawn in the spring. Pre-emergent herbicides can be a good option to stop weed germination.

Planting for Success

Fall is prime planting time! Warm soil temperatures promote healthy root growth, while shorter days and cooler temperatures encourage plants to focus on building a strong root system for winter. This sets them up for a flourishing spring with an established root base.

Revamp Your Garden Beds

Take stock of your existing plants. Some might need replacing due to poor conditions, while others might have grown too large and need dividing and relocating. Nurney's experienced teams can assess your garden beds, make suggestions, and help you improve these areas. Want a complete landscape overhaul? Fall is a great time to start planning a new design!

Schedule Your Landscaping Projects Now

Late summer and fall offer more scheduling flexibility at Nurney Landscape and Design. If the spring rush, don't despair! We can work well into fall and early winter, with typical construction projects taking just 4-6 weeks. This leaves you plenty of time to enjoy your finished outdoor space throughout the fall, perfect for cozy fire pits and evenings under the stars.

If you found it difficult to schedule work with us during the spring rush, don't despair! Late summer affords more flexibility in our schedule, making this the perfect time to tackle your landscaping goals. Contact Nurney Landscape and Design today. (215) 794-8599. Let's get your landscape looking its best and ready to thrive next season.