September in the Garden – What to Sow and How to Care for Your Garden at the Threshold of Autumn

2025-09-02
September in the Garden – What to Sow and How to Care for Your Garden at the Threshold of Autumn

September holds a special place in the gardening calendar. Summer slowly gives way to autumn, and the days become shorter and cooler. But that doesn’t mean garden work is over—quite the opposite. It’s a time for tidying up, planning ahead, and sowing plants that will ensure your garden looks beautiful in the next season.

What to sow in September?

Early autumn is the perfect time to sow cold-resistant ornamental and edible plants. Biennials like pansies, daisies, and forget-me-nots will reward you with colorful blooms in spring. You can also plant bulbs such as crocuses, tulips, daffodils, and ornamental alliums.

In the vegetable garden, September is great for sowing winter spinach, lamb’s lettuce, radishes, and overwintering onions. These crops handle low temperatures well and will provide an early harvest in spring.

How to care for your garden in autumn?

Autumn is all about clean-up. Remove faded flowers and spent vegetables to prevent the spread of pests and diseases. Grass clippings, leaves, and cut stems can be turned into compost—an excellent organic fertilizer for next year.

Don’t forget the soil. After harvesting, dig over vegetable beds and enrich them with manure or compost. In ornamental areas, prune shrubs and protect delicate plants from frost.

Caring for the lawn and pond

September is a good time to overseed bare patches in your lawn. Before the first frosts, clear your pond of leaves and decaying plants to keep it healthy through the winter.

In summary

September isn’t just the farewell to summer—it’s also the perfect time to prepare your garden for winter and the coming year. With the right sowing and maintenance now, your garden will greet spring with lush growth and vibrant colors.

 

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