What to do in September and an Owner Update
It’s finally Fall Ya’ll
With what might be the nicest summer we’ve had in years- we’re in September and quietly cruising to the end of the growing season. September and the beginning of October is my favorite time to plant Iris, Peonies, Daffodils and many shrubs. There is still enough time to get those adventitious roots growing before our first frost and care for the plants is minimal with the amount of rain we usually get in September/October in the Texoma area.
Look at this lovely “cool” weather heading our way …
Cool weather incoming first week of September courtesy of National Weather Service
As far as care, cleanup and checklists go…
Here are some of the tasks I recommend for September in the Texoma area:
Divide or move any Iris, Daylilies, or Amaryllis that you need to.
Start topping off your compost piles with fallen leaves. Use a compost turner to ‘stir’.
Clear debris away from the crowns/rhizomes of Peonies, Iris and Day Lilies. This includes pulling all mulch back to prevent rot.
Deadhead your annuals and flowering perennials for one last bloom flush. Butterfly bush, hardy hibiscus, zinnias and cosmos are known for pushing out a last show before our freeze.
PLANT! If you have your eye on any additions to the garden, this is an excellent time to plant. Don’t forget the 2x rule. Dig twice as wide and deep as the pot size and you’ll improve plant performance. (Be sure to amend soil as you do it)
Add compost to your garden beds. This is crucial to feeding your soil and allowing the compost time to breakdown to feed your plants in spring.
Spread Bulbtone (or other organic fertilizer) on areas with Daffodils, Iris, Peonies and Tulips Planted.
Owner and Denison Flowers Update
Dexter Alvarado born 1/26
The Alvarado family has welcomed a second son this year. His name is Dexter and he is already loving gardening with mom. Not only does he love flowers, but he also seems to generally enjoy being outside and watching the wildlife around us. It is very special to watch him so at peace outdoors.
Due to the birth of our second son, we do anticipate slowing down a bit this next year when it comes to in-person appointments and garden shows. Although we won’t be coming back to the Collin County Master Gardener show in March 2026, we will be at the Bryan County MG Show at the end of April 2026.
We are going to be shifting our business to focus more on online sales to allow us a bit more flexibility with small children running around. Our online inventory includes peonies, daffodils, iris and lilies available for Fall delivery. Some of these perennial flowers will not be restocked as we make room to focus our efforts on hybridizing and growing new perennial flowers that perform best for Southern gardeners. More updates to come on this endeavor as we continue to refine and focus our efforts in 2026.
If you have any questions about what to plant or how to do it, drop me a comment below. If you have any questions for Mr. Dexter, please write below. He doesn’t mind, he enjoys the spotlight. Thank you so much for your support.
Jennifer Alvarado
