A GARDEN IN SEPTEMBER

GARDENING

by VECA, September, 09 2016

September is coming and temperatures are considerably lower; you might think that the frequent rains and the cool air can damage your garden while, instead, September allows you to lay a solid foundation for the optimal development of your plants during next year’s spring.

First, during the first weeks of September, it is necessary to control the growth of weeds and abundantly water plants that have suffered from summer heat, while at the same time pruning annual plants that have concluded their growth cycle, like cosmos or delphiniums.

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Following, apartment plants need to be placed indoors.

Be careful with watering as well, it should decrease day after day until reaching a minimum quantity.

You should avoid at all costs exposing the plants during the coldest hours of the day, such as in the morning or late afternoon.

During this month, we can begin to prepare for the spring-flowering bulbs, which should be placed in soft and loose soil. This is also the ideal month to prepare cuttings and divide the perennials, or to put in the ground new plants, shrubs and trees; this way we can create the base for a lush spring garden.

Moreover, in September, we can produce rose, carnation and narcissus cuttings which will bloom during this month and will fill your garden of bright colours. Chrysanthemums bloom in autumn: if you wish for a lush flowering you must plant them now and they will keep you company all winter long.

All semi-rustic biennial plants that have been planted in August, must be re-potted not later than mid-month: choose single pots and shelter them from temperature leaps.

Pay special attention to dahlias: in this season, they require more water because temperatures are still mild.

Cyclamens can now be watered again after the summer rest period.

Another flower that will decorate your home in this month is the New England aster, also called “Settembrino” (small September) in Italy, which will enrich with its abundant flowering your pots and flower tubs.

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The Japanese anemone is an herbaceous perennial plant that, during the fall, produces luxurious white or pink flowers with yellow or white centres. This is an easy-to-cultivate species: the optimum growing conditions include sunny weather, but the plant does not suffer in partial shade, and withstands cold weather.

Among the plant mostly cultivated in this period is the Anemone Hybrida: it reaches a height of about 150 cm and blooms abundantly from August to October. The flowers are small, simple, white and pink.

Rudbeckias are peculiar yellow daisies characterized by a dark centre.

From mid-September they start blooming and will last until the arrival of autumn.

September, therefore, is a great month for gardening and, if you have a green thumb, you’ll definitely have fun!

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