Jobs in the Garden: September 2023

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09/01/2023 12:00pm 2 minute read

As summer gently transitions into autumn in the UK, your garden requires thoughtful attention to ensure its vitality through the changing seasons. Here are essential tasks for a flourishing garden in September:

1. Harvest Time: Gather the last of your summer fruit and veg, including tomatoes, beans, and squash. Preserve surplus produce for winter by freezing.

2. Planting: Sow hardy winter vegetables like spinach, kale, and winter lettuce. Plant spring-flowering bulbs to greet you with vibrant blooms next year.

3. Pruning and Deadheading: Trim faded blooms and tidy up perennial plants to encourage healthy growth. Prune any damaged or overgrown branches.

4. Lawn Care: Aerate and scarify your lawn to promote strong root development. Overseed any sparse areas and continue regular mowing.

5. Composting: Keep your compost pile well-maintained with a balance of green and brown materials. Use fallen leaves for a nutrient-rich compost addition.

6. Greenhouse Prep: Start moving tender plants indoors or into a greenhouse as temperatures begin to drop.

7. Pest and Weed Control: Clear out spent crops and remove weeds to prevent pests and diseases from taking hold.

8. Enjoy the Harvest: Embrace the harvest season by relishing the bounties of your garden and savoring the serene beauty of the changing landscape.

By tending to these September garden tasks, you're ensuring a smooth transition into autumn and setting the stage for a vibrant and productive garden next spring.