Early autumn

The garden in September

The best month to plant — warm soil and cooler air help new perennials, shrubs and lawns establish.

Sow & plant

  • Plant spring bulbs (daffodils, crocus)
  • Sow or repair lawns
  • Divide and replant crowded perennials

Jobs & pruning

  • Plant new perennials and shrubs
  • Collect the last seed
  • Start clearing spent crops

In season & in bloom

  • Asters, sedums and ornamental grasses
  • Apples, pears and pumpkins

Plants for this month