The Plant Lady

09/03/2026

09/01/2026

Which one are you?

Let’s schedule your fall planting now!
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08/31/2026

☀️ AUGUST HEAT TIPS ☀️

This extreme heat has been hard on flower beds and planters. Here are a few things you can do now to help prepare them for fall:

• Water deeply in the early morning instead of lightly watering every day.
• Remove dead flowers and badly damaged annuals.
• Keep pulling weeds before they go to seed and create even more weeds next year.
• Avoid planting mums too early-they won’t last nearly as long in 90-degree heat.
• Hold off on fertilizing plants that are already stressed from the heat.
• Start deciding what needs to be cut back, divided or replaced once cooler weather arrives.

If your flower beds have gotten away from you this summer, don’t be embarrassed-it happens quickly in this kind of weather!

Now scheduling:
Fall weeding
Flower bed cleanups
Small shrub trimming
Custom fall planters for when temperatures cool down

Call 618-866-2326 for a free consultation!

08/27/2026

Fall is right around the corner!

Now is the perfect time to schedule your flower bed weeding and fall cleanups and start planning your custom fall planters.

Whether your beds need a good cleanup or your porch needs a fresh fall look with mums, ornamental peppers, kale and other seasonal favorites, The Plant Lady can help!

🌼 Plant Lady Tip of the Week:
Don’t rush to buy and plant your mums while temperatures are still in the 90s. Extreme heat can stress them, dry them out quickly and shorten their bloom time. Waiting until the weather cools down will help your mums stay healthier and look beautiful longer!

Take a look at the pictures below of some custom planters along with a few recent flower bed cleanups.

Free consultations. Fall dates are beginning to fill, so message me or call 618-866-2326 to get on the schedule.

08/25/2026

🌼 A few tips about mums!

It’s almost mum season, so here are a few things I’ve learned over the years that can help keep them looking good longer.

When you’re picking out mums, don’t always grab the one that’s completely bloomed out. Look for one with lots of buds that are just starting to open. You’ll get a lot more time out of it.

💧 Keep an eye on the water. Mums get thirsty! Once they dry out, they can go downhill pretty quickly.

☀️ They like sun, but those really hot fall afternoons can be hard on them. A little protection from the hottest afternoon sun can help the blooms last longer.

✂️ Pick off the dead blooms as they fade. It keeps the plant looking better and makes room for all those buds underneath.

You definitely don’t have to use mums by themselves. They look great mixed with ornamental peppers, kale, grasses and other fall plants.

I’m currently scheduling custom fall planters, weeding and fall cleanups.

Free consultations call
618-866-2326!

08/23/2026

Starting to look like Fall at the garden centers! Joe’s Market Basket just got in their first shipment and another one coming tomorrow!

Let’s talk about your fall planting!

08/21/2026

🍂 NOW BOOKING FOR FALL!

Fall is right around the corner, and I’m now scheduling Custom Fall Planters!

I can refresh your existing planters by removing the summer flowers and creating a new fall look using mums, ornamental peppers, kale, grasses and other seasonal favorites. Each planter is customized for your space and the colors and style you like.

I’m also taking appointments for fall yard cleanups, weeding, trimming and general garden maintenance.

Not sure what you need or what would look good in your space? I offer FREE consultations and would be happy to help with ideas.

Fall appointments are starting to fill!

The Plant Lady
618-866-2326

08/19/2026

Mums the word! Our friends at The Market Basket in Godfrey are getting their Mums in tomorrow!!!

08/16/2026

🍂 NOW BOOKING FALL YARD CLEANUPS!

Is your yard looking a little overgrown after summer? WEEDS taking over your flower beds? I can help get everything cleaned up and looking great for fall!

WEEDING-YES, I DO WEEDING!
Custom Fall Cleanups
Flower Bed & Yard Maintenance
Pruning & Trimming
Fall Planting & Bed Refreshes
Mulch Installation — Need fresh mulch? I do that too!

Appointments are now being scheduled for late summer and fall. Get on the schedule before fall dates fill up!

Free consultations! 618-866-2326