September is generally a cooler month than August and the days are noticeably shorter. While theres not as much to do in the ornamental garden at this time of the year, if you have a fruit or vegetable patch, youll be busy reaping the rewards of harvest. Its also time to get out and start planting spring-flowering bulbs for next year and you can collect seeds for next summers colour too. Make the most of the remaining warmth while you can! Top 10 jobs this month 1 Divide herbaceous perennials 2 Pick autumn raspberries 3 Collect and sow seed from perennials and hardy annuals 4 Dig up remaining potatoes before slug damage spoils them 5 Net ponds before leaf fall gets underway 6 Keep up with watering of new plants, using rain or grey water if possible 7 Start to reduce the frequency of houseplant watering 8 Clean out cold frames and greenhouses so that they are ready for use in the autumn 9 Cover leafy vegetable crops with bird-proof netting 10 Plant spring flowering bulbs
Posted on: Tue, 02 Sep 2014 09:43:10 +0000
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