Rain. We sure could use some. The past month has been eerily similar to last fall. Though not quite as deficient, still way behind normal rainfall. We keep watching and waiting for more steady precipitation. Hopefully, Mother Nature will work in our favor and bring us slow, steady, soaking rainfall in October. Fall seeding benefits all lawns. Whether doing a general overseed of the entire lawn, reparation work or spot seeding, fall is the best time of the year to plant grass seed. The sooner you get it down, the better.
For any of you that have seeded your lawn or planted new perennials, shrubs or trees, we greatly encourage supplemental watering. At least until we get some good rain. Not a drizzle or a thundershower. A good steady measurable rain. If you’re considering seeding but have not yet gotten around to it, GET TO IT. Soil temperatures dictate when seed germination ceases for the year, and our soils are still basically at summer temperatures. Another great reason for supplemental lawn irrigation when seeding is that it really speeds up germination time in conjunction with the warm soil.
Lawn Depot Turf Management is extremely busy at this time of year: we’re finishing off our early fall regular applications (weed control and fertilization) while we continue with fall core aeration and seeding jobs. We’ve added several new crews to our team to ensure that our planned timeline of completion is achieved. The dry conditions have made it tough, so some meaningful rainfall would really be appreciated! We’ll be starting our WINTERFEAST late fall feedings shortly, as well. And, of course, if any of you who are not yet Lawn Depot Turf Management customers might like to consider joining our program, either for services this fall (WINTERFEAST application, core aeration and liming) or 2026 services, please call us (215-348-5553), or find us at our web page (www.lawndepotinc.com) and select “Request an Estimate”. We’ll be out to evaluate and measure your property within several days, and will email (or mail, if requested) an estimate to you.
Lawn Depot Garden Center’s nursery is still filled with beautiful mums, cabbage, kale, pansies, perennials, shrubs, trees, etc. Don’t forget to take advantage of our end of season sale! Save 35% off of regular prices on perennials, shrubs and trees! As always, our friendly and knowledgeable staff is ready to help you with whatever your situation is. We’ve been doing this for over 50 years and it never gets old. Our Garden Center is chock full of our top-quality grass seed blends, fertilizers, herbicides, and all the tools, gardening and birding supplies you’re looking for. Until October 19th, the Garden Center will continue to be open every day (Mon. – Fri. 8-6, Sat. 8-5, and Sun 9-3). After October 19th, we’ll still be open every day, but will close at 5:00pm on weekdays. Remember, there are still 2 months left of lawn and garden activities. It’s not time to hibernate yet! We looking forward to seeing and working with you several more times this year. Don’t forget to visit us on our website, Facebook and Instagram for the most current sales and specials.
Carolyn Pfaff, Ken Button and Bob Button