The signs of fall are starting to surface: shorter days, school supply shopping, and flowers dimming. But despite these signs, there is still time to plant vegetables and prepare for the impending cooler weather. On this Horticulture Day, DNR Forester Mark Vitosh and Iowa State University Horticulture Specialist Richard Jauron talk with Charity Nebbe about what to plant at this time of year.
Jauron says late August is ideal for seeding lawns. The soil is still warm and the cooler weather ahead creates the best climate for the grass to grow without weeds infringing. He recommends using Kentucky bluegrass mix for sunny spots and for more shady areas, a mix of bluegrass and fescue seed.
Now through mid-September, vegetables like beets, carrots and kale can be planted. Vitosh adds that conifer trees like pine or spruce can also be planted. He strongly recommends watering the trees through fall so they can get established before the winter freeze.
Later in the hour, Jauron and Vitosh answer listener questions.
