September Planting Tips

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As we draw near to the beginning of fall, it is now time to think about how to care for plants going into their dormancy period. As my first gardening tip to you, I would recommend that you think about fertilizing your plants sometime before the end of September, as their last boost of nutrients this year. Also, as the temperature cools, if you want to spray your yard for weeds, September/October would be the time to do so.
In order to spruce up the color in your yard for the fall and winter, it is now time to plant mums, pansies, snapdragons, violas and other cool season annuals. It is also an excellent time to add any kind of shrubs or trees to your landscape, since they will require less water and nutrients than other times of the year.Some good shade trees for this area include: Red Maple, River Birch, Tulip Poplar, Nuttall and Shumard Oaks. Also, you may want to consider adding some shrubs, such as Camellias or Sasanquas, to add color in the winter.

Welcome to D & J Nursery

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Over 5 acres and 7 greenhouses in growing material, our nursery offers a little bit of everything. Trees, shrubs, flowers and numerous seasonal and specialty items, D & J Nursery in Dothan, Alabama, is the place where green is always in season.

In addition to our green goods, we also offer a wide variety of hard good items. We are a dealer for Netafim and Jain micro/drip irrigation products and we carry a selection of fertilizers and chemicals, such as insecticides and fungicides.

With our large array of items and genuine customer service, you can enjoy a great nursery experience.

D & J Nursery was established in 1984, by David E. West. We have been a family owned business since opening and are now into the third generation.

We have created this blog as a tool for our customers and friends to be able to ask questions or leave comments about plants or anything else. Also, we will be updating at least monthly, but as much as biweekly, about different topics pertaining to horticultural maintenance and care. Please feel free to use our advice and tips throughout the year.