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  September Gardening Calendar 2024 Let’s get ready for September in preparation to cooler temperatures by fertilizing annuals, perennials, and roses one last time for winter preparation. Check flowerbeds for pooped-out perennials such as Purple Coneflower, Black-Eyed Susan, and Shasta Daisy. Trim dead flower heads and brown leaves for fall. Apply a new layer of mulch. Mulch helps keep the plants warm in winter and cool during summer months. Fertilize Chrysanthemums and Salvia with a liquid plant food. You will be rewarded with blooms later in the fall. Chrysanthemums, Pansy, Viola, alyssum, and Snapdragons provide winter color through the spring and should be available by mid-September at garden centers. For a complete list of Fall Color Annuals Click Here For More Information. For spring blooms plant Bluebonnet and Poppy seeds now. September is a good time to divide and cut back perennials. Check your daylilies, irises, and monkey grass while the weather is still warm. ...

Image via Pexels Creating Green Harmony in Work and Home Spaces With emissions from burning fossil fuels rising, sustainable living and working practices have never been more urgent. Beyond the environmental implications, integrating nature into our homes and workplaces can profoundly benefit our well-being and productivity. This guide from Hibiscus and Mo re outlines several benefits of home and work environments closely connected with nature, underscoring how this connection contributes to our planet's health and our personal and professional lives. Smart Tech for Greener Homes and Workspaces One of the first steps in aligning our living spaces with nature is through the adoption of smart home technologies . These innovations go beyond reducing our carbon footprint; they bring simplicity and efficiency to our daily lives. Smart thermostats, energy-efficient lighting, and solar panels are examples of how technology can harmonize with environmental goals. These systems con...