September Gardening Jobs

Compared to August, September is a generally cooler month with the days becoming breezier. With this in mind, it is important to start getting your garden ready for the autumn weather ahead. It is important to remember that all of the advice giving in this article is weather dependent. Tasks should be worked around the upcoming weather forecast as certain jobs should be avoided if it is too hot or too cold.

Explore the tasks that we suggest should be undertaken this month to get your garden ready for autumn!

General Tasks for September

• The welcome rainfall will encourage weed seeds to germinate and the increase in humidity will encourage disease and pests. It remains important to regularly check all areas and treat as necessary.
• Spot treat perennial weeds. Deep rooted weeds will begin to move nutrients into their roots for storage over winter. Herbicides applied at this time can be carried into the roots on this fluid movement giving a high level of efficacy.
  • Take a look at the different weed control products we have to offer
• Water plants/turf as and when needed.
• As leaves begin to fall it is important to clear them away from lawns as they will block light and can increase the chances of disease infection.

Lawns / Turfed Area Maintenance for September

• Check for any disease activity and treat accordingly
  • See our lawn/turf fungicides to help combat these issues
• Control moss that is present – a great all round product to help control moss within a lawn is our Maxicrop No.2 Moss killer and turf conditioner.
• Begin scarifying the area to remove dead moss and thatch. This will build up over time and act like a sponge, holding water and increasing the risk of localised flooding. Thatch also harbours plant diseases.
• Apply a balanced autumn feed such as Amvista Autumn/Winter Fertiliser. These are much lower in Nitrogen that Spring/Summer options but higher in Potassium which is critical in aiding plants to resist frost damage.
• Overseed areas which have become worn or damaged by spring and summer use.
• Ideal time for sowing a new lawn as rainfall is more likely and temperatures are not as hot
  • Explore our range of grass seed

Trees, Shrubs and Hedges

• Inspect for any dead, damaged or diseased growth and prune out. Making sure to regularly disinfect pruning equipment using a disinfectant to prevent spreading diseases from infected areas to healthy tissue.

Beds and Borders

• Deadhead any faded flowers
• Lift any sensitive perennials that would be damaged in frost conditions
• Sow hardy annuals ready for next year