Before 18h20 (UTC), root day: VEGETABLE PATCH : Autumn soil warmth creates perfect conditions for root crop harvesting! Carefully lift parsnips by loosening soil 30cm around each plant with a fork, then gently pull from the top to avoid breaking. / Check stored potatoes for any signs of rot or sprouting, removing affected tubers to prevent spread to healthy ones. / Sow winter radish varieties like ‘Nero Tondo’ and ‘China Rose’ 1cm deep in rows 15cm apart, thinning to 8cm spacing when seedlings establish. / Apply a thin layer of compost around established horseradish, working it gently into the soil surface to boost winter development.
LANDSCAPING : The equinox brings perfect timing for lawn renewal! Aerate compacted areas with a garden fork at 15cm intervals, allowing oxygen and nutrients to penetrate deeply. / Divide overgrown clumps of ornamental grasses like Miscanthus and Pennisetum, replanting sections with 3-5 shoots in prepared sites enriched with 2kg compost per square meter. / Collect seeds from Echinacea and Rudbeckia once heads have dried completely, storing in paper envelopes in a cool, dark location for spring sowing.
After 18h20 (UTC), flower day: LANDSCAPING : Evening light reveals perfect spots for spring-flowering bulbs! Plant narcissus varieties like ‘Tête-à-Tête’ and ‘Thalia’ at 15cm depth and 15cm spacing for naturalistic drifts. / Prepare sites for autumn-planted sweet peas by incorporating 3kg of well-rotted manure per square meter, working it 30cm deep to support strong root development. / Collect seeds from Cosmos and Calendula, storing in labeled paper envelopes once completely dry.