October Hawks Highlights

Plan Now for Spring Installation – Our Calendar Fills Fast!

As summer closes and autumn arrives, now is the time to plan for next year's four seasons of enjoyment! Not only is fall a great time to get your landscape project in, it's also a great time for planting! There are a few openings in our fall schedule, and we are already booking for next spring. If you have a landscape project in mind, please give us a call at 414-258-5525, send us an email or fill out our contact request form! We would love to meet with you before the end of the season!

October Landscape & Garden Tips

• Select amaryllis, tulips, daffodils, paper whites, etc. for winter forcing.

• Remove warmer season annuals.

• Plant pansies, kale, colorful peppers, mums and asters for late season color.

• Finish planting evergreens by the middle of the month so the roots have time to establish before the ground freezes.

• Keep watering your evergreens and recently planted trees, shrubs and perennials.

• Mound hybrid roses with 12" of soil at the end of the month.

• Empty and cover fountains and water features.

• Begin trimming perennials back at the end of the month. Leave some up for winter interest, such as ornamental grasses and sedums.

• Move your tropical plants indoors before the first frost and apply an insecticide in advance.

• Remove soil from your outdoor pots and store them indoors or cover them for winter.

• Core aerating lawns can be done through October when temperatures have cooled down. Fall aeration preps your grass for the spring.

Please note: the timing of many of these tips is approximate and can vary greatly depending on a variety of factors. If you have any questions, please contact a Hawks Landscape Designer or Maintenance representative at 414-258-5525.

October Turf Tips

We've made it to autumn and the leaves are starting to change. Rake those fallen leaves off your lawn to prevent them from matting down and smothering your grass. I prefer to change my mower to a "mulching deck" to take care of those leaves. A mulching mower chops leaves into small bits that can be left on the lawn where they will break down and add nutrients to the soil. There is nothing like a nice weekend afternoon listening to the game, mulching leaves, to the sounds of "Touchdown!"

Continue to mow and remove leaves through fall. Now is a great time to aerate your lawn, as the soil conditions will ensure that you are able to get good penetration as you pull plugs from the turf. Aerating helps to loosen the soil and allows for better air and moisture absorption as well as reduced soil compaction and reduced water runoff and puddling. It also improves fertilizer uptake and bacterial breakdown of thatch. The end result is an enhanced grass root structure and ultimately a thicker lawn.

Hawks is Hiring - Mechanic Wanted

We are wrapping up another productive season and still hiring! We are especially looking for a Mechanic to assist in our shop. If you enjoy working outdoors, appreciate beautiful gardens, and love working with customers, consider joining our team! While having a background in horticulture and/or the landscape trade is valued, we encourage individuals to apply who are friendly, diligent and enthusiastic about joining a dedicated group of professionals! Check out Hawks' Employment Opportunities to view job openings and download our employment application. Apply today!

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