September Project Guide: Fresh Nursery Arrivals, Cambridge Pavers, Daily Sod & Pro-Grade Tools

September is prime time for planting and building. Cooler nights, warm days, and consistent moisture help roots establish and hardscapes set beautifully—so you’ll start spring a step ahead.

What’s New at Fanelli (Arriving Almost Daily)

• Privacy & structure: Emerald Green and Green Giant Arborvitae, Hollies, Sky Pencil Holly
• Shade & street trees: October Glory® Maple, Red Sunset® Maple, Swamp White Oak, Forest Pansy Redbud, Kwanzan & Yoshino Cherries, Kousa Dogwood
• Four-season shrubs: Euonymus (Silver & Gold), Steeds Holly, Boxwood, Junipers, Hydrangeas
• Color for fall: Mums, pansies, ornamental kale (seasonal availability)

Pro tip: Fall-planted trees and shrubs establish strong roots over winter—plant now for faster growth next spring.

Cambridge Pavingstones: In Stock for Fall Projects

Patios, walkways, steps, and driveways—Cambridge delivers beauty, durability, and a huge range of styles, sizes, and colors. We’ll help you choose patterns, borders, and matching wall/step units.

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• Measure length × width to estimate square footage (add 10% for cuts/waste)
• Don’t forget base materials (¾″ clean stone, quarry process), edging, polymeric sand, and sealer
• Ask about matching caps, step units, and wall systems for a pro finish

Stone That Makes a Statement

Cultured stone: Dutch Quality, ProVia
Natural stone: Pangaea & more — veneers, caps, treads, steps, and accents

Tools That Work as Hard as You Do

Build faster and cleaner with pro-grade gear from Ox, Marshalltown, Truper and more: trowels, jointers, floats, levels, mallets, diamond blades, rakes, brooms, PPE, and jobsite essentials.

Fresh Sod Delivered Daily

Instant curb appeal. Call ahead to reserve rolls for your jobsite.

Install tips: Remove thatch/weeds, level low spots, lightly moisten the base, lay tight seams, water immediately after install, then daily (as needed) for 10–14 days.

September To-Do List (Yard & Home)

• Aerate & overseed lawns for a thicker spring green-up
• Plant trees & shrubs to establish roots before frost
• Mulch or decorative gravel to tidy beds and suppress weeds
• Finish hardscapes: patios, walks, steps, and retaining walls
• Fall color swap: mums, pansies, ornamental kale
• Edge & redefine bed lines for crisp curb appeal
• Check drainage and add stone where water pools
• Sharpen/replace tools & stock consumables (sand, edging, adhesive)

Weekend Project Ideas

• Front Walk Glow-Up: edge, re-set, or upgrade to a Cambridge pattern with a contrasting border
• Patio Refresh: add a fire pit ring or step treads for safer transitions
• Foundation Facelift: stone veneer on a stoop or foundation wall with matching caps

Quick Calculators

• Pavers: L × W (ft) = sq ft → add 10% waste
• Sod: L × W (ft) = sq ft → add 5–10% for curves/cuts
• Mulch/Stone (cubic yards): (L × W × Depth in inches) ÷ 27
  Example: 20′ × 10′ bed at 2″ (0.167′) → 20 × 10 × 0.167 ÷ 27 ≈ 1.24 CY

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Ready to build your fall project? Stop by Fanelli Landscape Supply in Staten Island or call 718-761-5698 to reserve materials and schedule delivery.