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Seasonal gardening: Transitioning from August to autumn

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As the transition from August to autumn progresses, gardening activities shift toward winter preparation, landscaping, and spring planning. September remains a critical period for planting spring-blooming bulbs. While crocuses, hyacinths, and ornamental garlic are suitable for planting throughout September and October, Narcissi should be planted in the second half of September to allow for rooting. Expert Craig Wilson recommends planting daffodil bulbs between September and November, approximately 15cm deep in well-draining ~~soil.~~ soil, with a spacing of 7.5–10cm in the ground or 2.5–5cm in containers. Conversely, tulips are better suited for October or November to mitigate the risk of tulip fire. ~~Maintenance~~ Maintence in September focuses on weed control, plant health, and lawn care. Gardeners are advised to remove weeds before they release seeds and to repair bare lawn patches by overseeding while soil is warm. For lawns, removing fallen leaves and aerating the soil helps build spring resilience. For hydrangeas, experts recommend avoiding excessive nitrogen fertilizers, regular watering, and protecting buds from frost with mulch or frost cloth; only dead blooms should be removed to protect future buds. Edible gardening in September includes sowing leafy greens and root vegetables such as rocket, kale, winter lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard, and radishes. Nick Walker of Florette notes that radishes can be sown in loose, well-draining soil for a harvest within weeks. Pruning requirements ~~vary by species:~~ vary: stone fruits like cherries, plums, and peaches should be pruned immediately after harvest, while pome fruits like apples and pears require major pruning during their dormant ~~period in late winter or early spring. For pumpkin cultivation, gardeners should place wood or tiles under mature fruit~~ period. Extreme weather shifts, such as summer droughts followed by heavy rains, can cause trees like lilacs and magnolias to ~~prevent rot from damp soil. As daylight decreases in October, care routines must adjust. Houseplants may experience leaf drop; gardeners should water less frequently~~ bloom a second time, risking frost damage and ~~cease fertilizing.~~ energy depletion. To ~~ensure winter survival, sensitive plants should be protected with mulch, frost cloths, or by moving container plants~~ improve soil, using natural minerals like ~~Plumbago auriculata indoors before the first frost.~~ bentonite can help retain moisture and prevent hardening during winter freezes.

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