In September, the heat remains from summer. However, gradually, the temperatures begin to temper.

Those slightly more comfortable cooler mornings and evenings offer some relief serving as a preview into the milder days of autumn ahead.

The fall is an ideal time to plan and prepare your outdoor property, including planting or transplanting trees.

Whether tending a vegetable garden is a part of your warm-weather tradition or a new hobby you’ve recently adopted, the harvest is quite literally the fruits of your labor, the carrot that’s dangled in front of your eyes.

Consuming meals made with fresh fruits, herbs, and vegetables from right outside one’s window is rewarding on many levels.

However, what happens if one’s harvest disappoints?

The calendar declares it’s officially summer, and like the flip of a switch, the heat is on. Hydration is crucial to counter the effects of increased temperatures on our bodies. Vegetation, plants, shrubs, and trees need proper watering to maintain growth and health, too.

However, the big questions are when, how much, and how often?

Warmer weather naturally draws you outdoors. Building, camping, gardening, hiking are all activities that thrive with more sunlight.

Conversely, shorter cooler days of the year draw us indoors toward more comfortable conditions. A similar circumstance applies to animals that reside in trees. When the winter arrives, these same animals may seek food and shelter.