Things to do in the garden in September
Make the most of your outdoor space with our expert tips
September is the time to begin your spring planting and enjoy the last of the summer fruits.
Seeds
Sow sweet peas in the greenhouse or a cold frame for early summer flowers next year. They'll grow as soon as the weather gets warm enough, and will be ready for planting out next spring.
Planting
Now is the time to plant spring bulbs. Get daffodils in by mid-September, along with fritillaries, crocuses and grape hyacinths. Tulip bulbs are best left until November.
Harvesting
September is the ideal time to pick apples and blackberries for home-made pies and jam. Gather blackberries away from the road to make sure they haven't been contaminated by traffic pollution, and use a stick to pull them closer.
Wildlife
Migrant birds such as swallows and house martins will begin flying south for the winter so keep bird feeders and birdbaths topped up to encourage more birds to visit your garden as autumn sets in.
More September gardening ideas...
Tidy up your lawn, overhaul your flower beds and protect your fruit trees
Weekend gardening projects
Simple guides to easy garden jobs
Plant fragrant sweet peas
Our step-by-step guide to planting these pretty flowers
Beautiful garden ideas
Be inspired by our online garden gallery
September gardening
