VEGETABLE PATCH : Before the evening sign change, a fruit day opens the door to some satisfying transplanting work. Strawberry runners are ready to go in now — set them 30 cm apart with the crown sitting exactly at soil level, not buried, not raised. Firm the soil around each plant with your fingertips and water in gently. If you have pea seedlings started under cover, this is a fine window to move them into their final rows, 3 cm apart in the row, rows 40 cm apart. On heavier soils, work a little compost into the bottom of each furrow before planting to improve drainage and give roots a warm welcome.
ORCHARD : The descending moon suits planting and establishment beautifully. Raspberry canes can go in now at 50 cm spacing — dig a generous trench, tuck in the roots without cramping them, and backfill with a mix of soil and well-rotted compost. Currant bushes and blackcurrant plants appreciate the same treatment, spaced 1.2 m apart; a good shovelful of compost at the base sets them up for seasons ahead. Take a moment to check grapevine foliage for any late-season damage before the evening transition.
LANDSCAPING : After the sign change in the evening, the day quietly tips into a root feel — a cue to get crocus bulbs ready. Plant them 8 cm deep in a well-drained spot, and tuck daffodil bulbs in at 15 cm depth for a cheerful spring return. Box hedging trimmed now in September stays tidy through autumn without stressing the plants.