work in the garden

September jobs in the garden from weeding and lawn care to spring bulbs

September is ideal for tackling weeds, repairing lawns, dividing perennials and planning bulb planting while the soil is still warm and workable. A few timely jobs now will make next spring easier and your garden more resilient year-round.

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You Can Still Sow in August and Keep Harvesting Into the Cooler Days

August doesn’t mark the end of the gardening season. With smart sowing, regular harvesting, feeding and efficient watering, you can keep beds productive and attractive well into autumn.

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Working in the Garden During a Heatwave Safely Preventing Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke

Gardening in extreme heat can catch you out surprisingly fast. Learn when to work, how to hydrate and cool down, and the warning signs that mean it’s time to stop.

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How to Handle June in the Garden

June is the garden’s busiest month, when rapid growth, flowering and early crops all depend on steady watering, timely pruning and quick pest checks. A few small, regular jobs now will save hours later and boost both blooms and harvests.

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