With warmth still in the air,September is the time to lift stock of the summer and prepare for the next growing season
The heat sump in the soil and the combination of dew and rain are worthy for perfect root growth. This helps establish plants and prepare them for winter. Containerised plants that go into the ground dry can be difficult to wet once they are planted, so soak them in a bucket of water until they stop bubbling. Water well around the roots so that they jump out of their root ball and develop marvelous contact with their surroundings. Top growth still feeds the plants for a couple more months, or so trim only to neaten.
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Source: theguardian.com