Turf, tree and shrub root systems power up plants for

renewed growth every spring. But, to be sure they

have enough power in the spring, it’s important to

recharge them in the Fall.

What makes Fall so important?

In the spring and summer, your entire landscape’s

energy goes into processing nutrients for top growth.

But in the fall, top growth slows down and your

plants start producing more roots and building up

nutrient reserves. These reserves will make it possi-

ble for your plants to get a stronger, healthier start

next spring. They’ll also help your landscape handle

the stresses of insects, disease and hot, dry weather

throughout the next growing season.

Heavy Fall fertilization is key!

In the fall, your lawn, trees and shrubs will make bet-

ter use of large amounts of fertilizer than at any

other time of the year. Their root systems will expand

to store sugars they convert from fertilizers applied

at this time. For your lawn, this will lead to earlier

and richer green-up in the spring, with less of the un-

healthy “surge” growth that requires heavy mowing

and encourages disease problems. For your trees and

shrubs, it will lead to improved health, increased

blooming and better growth overall.

Remember, fall fertilization is the best way to “jump

start” all of your landscape plants next spring. Make

sure they get the big dose of fertilizer they need.

If you are want the experts to take care of your fertilization this year, give us a call today at Shannon Lawn & Landscaping. We serve areas of Fairfield County, CT including Fairfield, Trumbull, Westport, Monroe, Milford, Shelton, Stratford and more!