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September marks the end of summer and the start of autumn and while the garden may be winding down for the year, gardeners can still get plenty done.
Some of the jobs people can do include planting spring-flowering bulbs ready for next year to picking autumn raspberries.
If you’re looking for some simpler tasks to do this month, David Gillespie, a buying Manager for garden and seasonal at Homebase has shared three tasks gardeners should do in September exclusively with Express.co.uk.
He said: “We love summer here at Homebase, and as much as we don’t want to wish away the warmth, it’s time to start winter-proofing your gardens and plants.”
Homebase’s top tips for this month:
Put lawns to bed
Winter can be “savage” on lawns, so gardeners need to give them a helping hand to get through the cold damp months.
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David suggested: “Give your turf a treat with an autumn lawn feed packed with potassium and moss killers to give them the best chance of survival.
“Don’t forget to sow seeds this autumn when the soil is warm and moist so the grass can build strong roots to get through winter.”
Wave goodbye to weeds
No one likes weeding but it’s an important part of garden maintenance throughout the year and will keep gardens healthy for winter.
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David said: “Give your borders, grass and pots a once over, and then our top tip is to cover the cleared soil areas with bark, it keeps the soil moist and stops the shock when the temperature drops.
“It will also pay off in the long run, as it’ll slow down weed growth in the spring.”
Not ready to say goodbye to the garden yet?
“As is tradition, we didn’t really get that scorching summer we hoped for,” David added.
“Whilst we squeezed in a couple of warm weekends of barbecues and family gatherings, we just need that extra month or so, right?
“Let’s make it happen! There is still time to grab some furniture in the sale, touch up the fence paint, and add some colour to your garden with perennials and bold plant pots.
“The finishing touch? Grab those outdoor heaters to easily extend that summer into September, making the most of it before we close up for Christmas.”
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