9 Remove dead or stressed plant material Clear out burned foliage, weakened annuals
9 Inspect trees and larger branches Look for dead limbs, broken branches or
9 Recheck irrigation settings As temperatures ease and rainfall changes,
9 Clear drainage paths Remove leaves and debris from drains, curb
9 Note recurring problem areas Areas that struggled all summer may point
Landscaping Updates
Plant of the Month: Mexican Bush Sage
Scientific Name: Salvia leucantha Common Name: Mexican Bush Sage or Velvet Sage
Uses: Pollinator gardens, perennial borders, mass plantings, cottage gardens and cut-flower arrangements
Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil but adapts to various soil types. Avoid locations that remain consistently wet
Watering: Water regularly while becoming established. Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional watering during extended hot and dry periods
Blooms: Late summer through the first frost, producing graceful spikes of velvety purple and white flowers that attract butterflies, bees and hummingbirds
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade; fuller growth and more abundant flowering typically occur in full sun
Growth Habits: Mexican Bush Sage is a fast-growing perennial that forms a rounded clump approximately 3 – 5 feet tall and wide. Its soft, gray-green foliage provides an attractive backdrop for the arching purple flower spikes. The plant may die back to the ground following a hard freeze but often returns from its roots in spring. Prune back old growth in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh, compact growth.
Lawn Bags & Green Waste
As the weather starts to warm up, we are seeing more and more people out working on their yards. While we love to see this work being done, please keep the FCCSA community guidelines in mind.
Trash cans, recycle bins, or lawn bags / green waste containers should not be placed at the curb in front of you property earlier than 6:00 PM on the evening before your scheduled pickup.
Lawn service companies must either place the clipping bags in the rear yard of the property or remove the bags from the property at the time of service.
For more information on city requirements – please click the links below: Sugar Land:
Visit www. sugarlandtx. gov / GreenWaste for more tips!
Confused on when your green waste day is? Go to www. sugarlandtx. gov / MyNeighborhood and type in your address.
Missouri City:
Visit www. missouricitytx. gov / 478 / Municipal-Solid-Waste-Program for more information! Visit https:// missouricitytx. maps. arcgis. com / apps / instant / basic / index. html? appid = 6abfd2e1b4964efaa0f60c 41c21b772a for an interactive map to determine your green waste day
5 Early Fall Landscape Priorities
September is a good time to assess summer damage, adjust for changing weather and prepare your landscape for peak hurricane season.
9 Remove dead or stressed plant material Clear out burned foliage, weakened annuals
and damaged growth to improve appearance and make remaining issues easier to identify.
9 Inspect trees and larger branches Look for dead limbs, broken branches or
leaning trees that may become a concern during high winds. Larger issues should be evaluated by a qualified tree-care professional.
9 Recheck irrigation settings As temperatures ease and rainfall changes,
summer watering schedules may provide too much water. Check for broken heads, pooling water and unusually dry areas.
9 Clear drainage paths Remove leaves and debris from drains, curb
openings and low areas so water can move more freely during heavy rainfall.
9 Note recurring problem areas Areas that struggled all summer may point
to drainage problems, irrigation gaps or excessive sun. Identifying the cause now can help prevent the same issue next season.
A little attention in early fall can help your landscape recover from summer and prepare for the unpredictable weather September can bring.
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