Gardening Jobs For September
Top gardening jobs this month
Lawns made easy
Step 1: Put your lawn to bed
To help lawns survive the ravages of winter, treat turf to a feed of specially formulated autumn lawn feed and moss killer like Westland All in One Autumn Lawn Feed and Moss Killer. Autumn feeds are rich in potassium, helping lawns to withstand freezing winter weather. They’ll encourage stronger roots and a greener sward over the colder months, too.
Step 2: Sow a new lawn
New lawns from seed germinate brilliantly in autumn when the soil is warm and moist, giving roots time to establish ahead of winter. Before sowing, dig soil over, remove weeds, roots and stones, firm down carefully and rake the soil level. Sow grass seed evenly at a rate of around 30g per square metre then lightly rake the soil over, so most of the seeds are covered. Water well and ensure the soil remains moist while seeds germinate and establish.
Weeding & laying bark
Step 1: Weed garden borders
Weed garden borders now to help control them over the winter months.
Step 2. Remove weeds
Remove the weeds and put them in the garden waste bin. This ensures any contamination of fungal diseases or insect pests is reduced.
Step 3. Cover with bark
Cover the cleared soil areas with bark. This keeps soil moist and the temperature drop is slowed down. This also helps to protect roots of the established plants from the impact of hard frosts. It prevents weed growth in early spring too.
Enjoying the garden for longer
