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Why Is Fall Planting the Best?

Did you know that turfgrass, spring-blooming bulbs, perennials, trees, and shrubs can all be effectively planted in the fall?

Cooler Weather, Happier Plants

In fact, fall has distinct planting benefits. Cooler air temperatures are easier on both plants and gardeners. The soil is still warm, allowing roots to grow until the ground freezes. Fall usually has more good days for planting than spring, when rain and other unpredictable weather can make working the soil difficult.

Fall Planting = Healthier Roots

Plants like to concentrate on one thing at a time. In the fall, the leaves and branches of trees and shrubs have slowed or stopped growing. They are now able to refocus all of their energies toward developing their root systems. With established roots, these plants will be ready to thrive come spring. Planting them in the fall gives them the best chance to establish themselves for long-term success.

Keep newly planted trees or shrubs well-watered until the ground freezes, so they get a good start before going into full dormancy during winter. Watering fall-planted trees and shrubs during winter dry periods will greatly increase the odds of planting success.

Autonomous Mowing

This year, we partnered with Electric Sheep Robotics to begin testing autonomous mowers to add to our fleet. These electric-powered, self-driving mowers are the next step towards sustainability and safety in the green industry. Used alongside our traditional crew-operated mowers, our teams are able to increase productivity and focus on more detailed work on our clients’ properties. Check out the clip below to see these awesome machines in action!

Ohio Landscape Association Tour

Remember to sign up for the Ohio Landscape Association Facility Tour of our Plain City location on October 6! We will be giving a full tour of our shop along with dinner and networking. Come meet our team and learn about how we run operations here at EMI. Deadline to register is September 29. Check out the below flyer for more information.