What to do in September
September is a pivotal month for easy-care gardening, offering a blend of both winding down and preparing for the next season. This is the perfect time to deadhead spent blooms, especially on perennials and roses, to encourage a final flush…
Dividing plants in September
Dividing perennial plants is a fundamental gardening task that offers a host of benefits, and September is an ideal time to perform this chore. As the vibrant growth of summer begins to wane, the cooler temperatures and increased rainfall of…
Get new plants for free by taking cuttings
September is a great time to propagate plants from cuttings, a simple and free way to get more plants for your garden. The new growth from spring and early summer has now matured, reaching a stage that gardeners call “semi-ripe”…
Take stock of your garden
September is an ideal time to reflect on your garden’s past year. As summer blooms fade and foliage changes, walk through your garden with a critical eye. Observation is one of the most valuable tools for ensuring next season’s success….
Continue to deadhead spent flowers
September marks a transitional period in the garden, as the vibrant displays of summer begin to wane and a subtle autumnal palette takes hold. For the low-maintenance gardener, this is not a time for intense work, but rather for focused…
Leave some seed heads for wildlife
For the easy-care gardener, September is a month of thoughtful decisions. While the impulse to deadhead every spent flower for a tidy finish is strong, a truly wildlife-friendly approach involves pausing to consider the bigger picture. Leaving some spent flowers…
Plant spring flowering bulbs
September is a pivotal month for any gardener hoping to fill their spring with an explosion of colour. As the summer sun wanes, the ground is still warm, making it the ideal time to plant spring-flowering bulbs like daffodils, crocuses,…
Harvest maincrop potatoes
Harvesting your main crop of potatoes is a rewarding part of gardening. Most main crop varieties are ready to dig up from late summer to early autumn, usually 15 to 20 weeks after planting. You’ll know it’s time when the…
Can I move a lavender plant?
Transplanting lavender can be a delicate process, but with the right timing and technique, you can have a good chance of moving lavender successfully. The best time to transplant lavender is in spring, when the weather is mild and the…
Get new plants for free by taking cuttings
August is an ideal month for propagating plants from cuttings, making it an excellent time to expand your garden stock for free. The reason for this is that the new growth from the spring and early summer has now…