These are 11 things you do in the garden at the beginning of September
It's early September, and there are a number of fun chores waiting for us in the garden or on the balcony, including pruning and harvesting. Discover everything you can do in the garden in week #36 of September in this checklist.
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If you have a garden, balcony, or roof terrace, you never have to sit still. Wondering which plants and flowers you can sow right now? Which vegetable garden chore you absolutely can't put off any longer? And is this the right time to prune that one tree or shrub? The Gardeners' World editors are happy to help you prioritize. Below you'll find fun gardening tasks for week #36 in September.
The soil is relatively warm and moist this week, allowing the roots to settle in well. This makes it a good time to safely move (evergreen) shrubs . For example, you can transplant most butterfly bushes between now and November.
Tip!
Cut back wilted flowers from shrub and climbing roses. If there are no buds left, cut back the flower stem by half. Save the remaining pruning for later in the year.
Prune honeysuckle to encourage a beautiful branch system that will produce new flowers. Be careful, though: never cut away all the new growth from the summer, or you'll have no flowers next year.
"Pruning makes flowers bloom" is a famous saying for a reason. But how do you go about it? In this special edition of Gardeners' World magazine, we've laid it all out for you. When, how, and why exactly do you prune? Including an annual pruning planner, you can never go wrong again. Here's to a blooming garden!
- When should I prune which plant?
- What should I pay attention to when pruning?
- The best tips for a blooming garden.
Are your pumpkins almost ready to harvest? Check the stem carefully to see if it's still alive. Only harvest when the stem is completely corky on the outside. Cut or trim the stem from the plant, leaving a few centimeters attached to the pumpkin. Avoid making cuts as much as possible, as this will shorten the pumpkin's shelf life.
Tip: Place a stone or piece of wood under ripening pumpkins to prevent them from rotting before you can harvest them.
Prevent Swiss chard and spinach from bolting by not letting them dry out. The lower nighttime temperatures encourage flowering, but the plants need extra watering to get through this period. If you see the center stem starting to flower, cut it out immediately and water the plant again. New leaves will then emerge.
- Which crops are always suitable?
- Growing and sowing for a year-round harvest
- Tips and advice from experts
Start by planting hyacinth and daffodil bulbs in pots and keep them in a cool place (cellar or refrigerator) for at least 10 weeks, then move them to your living room. Then you'll have flowering daffodils by Christmas.
