The official start of fall is just around the corner, and with it comes the promise of cooler temperatures, falling leaves, and nights around the fire pit roasting s’mores. While most of us think of spring as prime planting season, planting in the early fall – prior to mid-October - is also a great choice (and honestly a better choice, in some cases!). There are a few things to consider, though, in order to help newly planted shrubs, trees, and perennials thrive. In this edition of Ask the Horticulturist, we turn to Carlos for his best fall planting tips.

Throughout our 30+ years providing landscaping services in Naperville and the surrounding areas, we have seen one common culprit when it comes to issues with plants, trees, and shrubs. While bunnies, squirrels, and other wildlife can be particularly destructive, the single biggest obstacle to a flourishing garden is water. How do you know how much is enough and how much is too much? Read more in our latest blog!

If you’re already thinking spring, you’re not alone! Montano’s starts getting calls in February from families looking to get a jump on their spring landscaping projects; not only are these clients able to book some of our first spring project slots, they also have the benefit of time to properly prepare. Let’s talk about some of the things you can be thinking about and doing now as you consider spring cleanup in your yard and plan for your landscape project in the western suburbs.