LANDSCAPING : The gentle September breeze carries flower scents through the garden! Plant autumn-flowering bulbs like colchicum and autumn crocus for immediate color splashes, placing them at twice their height in well-draining soil. / Divide and replant crowded clumps of spring-flowering perennials like primroses and pulmonarias while the soil remains warm. / Cut back faded perennials like phlox and delphiniums to 10cm above ground, leaving structural seedheads like echinacea and rudbeckia for winter interest and bird food. / Apply a light mulch around tender perennials to insulate roots as temperatures begin to drop.
VEGETABLE PATCH : Flower days bring vibrant opportunities for herb gardens! Sow last batches of cilantro, chervil, and dill in protected spots or under cloches, keeping soil consistently moist during germination. / Harvest and dry calendula, borage, and chamomile flowers on mesh screens in a dark, well-ventilated space. / Divide established herbs like thyme, oregano, and mint, replanting 15cm sections with healthy roots into refreshed soil. / Take semi-ripe cuttings of rosemary, sage, and lavender – 10cm stems stripped of lower leaves will root readily in sandy compost.
INDOORS : Houseplants appreciate flower day attention! Repot flowering houseplants like African violets and cyclamen that have outgrown their containers, using fresh potting mix with added perlite for drainage. / Prune leggy specimens of flowering indoor plants to encourage bushier growth before winter’s lower light levels arrive. / Move tender patio plants like scented geraniums and fuchsias indoors before night temperatures drop below 7°C, checking carefully for pests before bringing them in.