Princeton Town Topics – Let’s Talk Real Estate – October 12, 2022
FALL PLANT AND GARDEN CHECKLIST
Temperatures are growing cooler in New Jersey, which means it’s time to prep your lawn and gardens for winter. The month of October is usually a good time to tackle garden clean up tasks.
Lawn prep: Clear away fallen leaves and debris. Heavy layers of fallen leaves aren’t good for your lawn. Small amounts of leaves can be chopped up to leave extra nutrients for the soil.
Garden tasks: Weed and remove dead or decaying plants. You might need to water your perennials if the air stays mild, as often happens in October. It’s also a good time to plant spring bulbs including tulips and daffodils.
Trees: Be sure to check your trees for any signs of damage, rot or decay that could be problematic. Also, look for signs of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that is damaging trees in the northeast. These insects can cause significant damage to fruit trees. The NJ Department of Agriculture is encouraging residents to destroy both insects and their egg clusters. The eggs can be scraped off the trees and disposed of in the trash.
