September in the garden: pruning, sowing and preparing for spring
September is a transitional month: the days are getting shorter and the temperatures are dropping, but it's still a perfect time to be active in your garden. With the right care, you can prepare your garden for a beautiful spring. In this PlantToday blog post, you'll find all the important gardening tasks for September.
🌱 Pruning hedges
Hedges often still have new growth from the summer in September. It's a good time to lightly prune them to keep them compact and neat:
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Deciduous hedges such as beech and hornbeam can be lightly pruned to maintain their shape.
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Green hedges such as conifers: prune only the new shoots to prevent damage.
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Always use sharp and clean pruning tools to prevent diseases.
💜 Pruning lavender
After flowering, September is the ideal time for pruning lavender :
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Remove old flowers and prune the plant lightly for compact growth.
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Do not prune too deeply into the wood, as lavender has difficulty growing out of wood.
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This way your lavender will stay healthy and bloom profusely again next year.
🌷 Planting flower bulbs
September is the perfect month to plant spring-flowering bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths:
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Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
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Plant bulbs at the correct depth: usually 2–3 times the height of the bulb.
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Give the bulbs some water after planting.
PlantToday 's tip: plant a mix of colors for a vibrant spring. Don't forget potted flower bulbs on your balcony or patio for added ambiance.
🌾 Lawn care and sowing
September is ideal for restoring or reseeding the lawn :
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Mow the grass shortly before sowing.
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Remove moss and dead grass with a rake.
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Sow bare patches with a suitable grass seed mix and lightly press the seeds.
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Water regularly until the grass is well established.
Tip: A healthy soil with compost or organic fertilizer ensures a strong lawn that can survive the winter well.
🍁 General garden maintenance
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Leaf clearing : collect fallen leaves regularly to prevent mold formation.
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Transplanting plants : September is perfect for moving perennials or shrubs.
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Harvesting : Harvest late vegetables and fruits such as tomatoes, zucchini and apples.
✨ Conclusion
These September gardening tasks will lay a strong foundation for a healthy and colorful garden in the spring. From pruning hedges and lavender to planting flower bulbs and sowing the lawn: every job contributes to a garden that looks beautiful all year round.
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