Evelyn Bruder, Associate Broker, CRS,GRI,ABR
Steinborn & Associates
Real Estate 575-522-3698
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HOMES IN LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO
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SEPTEMBER GARDENING CHECKLIST
 As the dog days of summer diminish to a wagging tail, gardeners welcome cooler temperatures, and there's plenty to do in this perfect planting season. Perennials, trees, and shrubs planted in autumn have an advantage when planted now: They can spend the winter establishing strong, healthy roots before diverting their energy into spring leafing and flowering.
PERENNIALS
 Dig up, dig in, and divide. Roll up your sleeves and think bright thoughts as you plant bulbs for spring flowering, and be sure to give any newcomers a good share of water.
Starting now and over the next couple of months, once soil has cooled to less than 60 degrees F, plant bulbs of spring bloomers such as crocus, anemone, daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips in well-drained soil, about three times deeper than the diameter of the bulbs.
For an abundant tulip display, place 10 to 20 bulbs in a hole one foot in diameter; plant so that the bulbs aren't touching.
Iris and other early-blooming perennials can still be divided this month. Give them plenty of water after replanting.
Dig up and divide or transplant crowded perennials.
For swatches of fall color, plant mums, winter pansies, and flowering kale and cabbage.
Take cuttings from geraniums, 2 to 4 inches, for indoor winter flowering.
Plant perennials from seed by scattering them in an open bed or in individual rows. In the spring, the seedlings can be moved to more permanent locations.
TREES AND SHRUBS
 Fall is an ideal time to shop for and plant new trees and shrubs. They'll have a chance to establish roots over the winter so they can conserve energy for spring, and at nurseries you'll see the beginnings of true fall colors.
In many areas, this is the best month for planting evergreen trees and heathers.
Choose trees and shrubs with edible berries to provide meals for wildlife, or select for bright splashes of fall foliage.
Reduce watering for established shrubs and trees so they can harden off in preparation for winter.
Watch fruit trees for signs of mildew.
Take cuttings from roses.
LAWN CARE
With just a little bit of effort, you can overhaul your lawn's health this month to help it thrive in the fall, winter, and spring.
If September is rainy, begin raking leaves as they fall and grass clippings as you mow; otherwise they'll form mucky hideouts for pests.
Sod or seed new lawn areas.
Overseed bare patches in an established lawn; your grass will be more lush, and moss and weeds won't have as much room to take over.
If your lawn doesn't need thatching, now or over the next couple of months you can apply a fall or winter fertilizer to encourage nice green grass and healthy root development.
If needed, thatch now, followed by fertilizing and overseeding.
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