As summer yields to the crisp onset of autumn, Bedford gardens enter a transformative phase. The cooling September temperatures make this a rewarding time for gardeners. Here’s your guide to gardening tasks ideal for this month.
- Fall Planting: This is the month for planting spring-blooming bulbs like daffodils, tulips, and crocuses. Their beauty will surprise you after winter’s thaw!
- Lawn Care: September is the prime time to overseed your lawn, ensuring a thick, green carpet next year. It’s also a great month for applying a slow-release, fall fertilizer to keep your grass robust.
- Harvest: Gather the last of your summer veggies. As you do, begin planting fall crops like leafy greens, radishes, and turnips.
- Prep for Frost: Bedford can surprise with early frosts. Have frost covers ready for sensitive plants and be prepared to harvest tender crops when frost warnings appear.
- Prune and Deadhead: Prune back perennials that have finished flowering. Deadhead spent blooms to keep the garden tidy.
- Composting: With leaves starting to fall and plants being pruned, turn this organic material into gold by starting a compost pile.
- Winterize Irrigation: Towards the end of the month, start preparing your irrigation systems for winter. Drain hoses and consider blowing out sprinkler systems to prevent freezing.
With September’s temperate days and cooler nights, Bedford provides gardeners with a delightful window to both reflect on summer’s bounties and prepare for winter’s repose. Embrace the transition and happy gardening!
