The weeks between September and October represent a key moment for those who own a garden. The temperatures begin to drop, the days are shortened and nature gradually prepares for the cold season. By now intervening with targeted jobs means guaranteeing the health of the ground and plants, which will better face the winter and start again with more strength in the spring.
Return house plants
September is the ideal time to bring the plants that have been outdoors during the summer at home. Waiting too much could expose them to night thermal changes, often harmful. It is advisable to make them set gradually, keeping them for a few days in intermediate areas such as verandas or arcades, and then moved them permanently inside.
Arieraging the ground
Arieraging the ground is an often underestimated but fundamental practice. Make and drill the earth serves to make it softer and more draining, improving the absorption of water and allowing the roots to breathe better. The operation can be performed with a gallows or a similar tool, practicing regular distance holes and removing dry grass and dead twigs. Immediately after, the lawn may seem a little bare, but this intervention will favor a more vigorous growth in the following season.
Collect apples and keep them correctly
September is also collection time for many varieties of apples. To understand if the fruit is ripe, just grab it and rotate it gently: if the picciolo detaches itself easily, the apple is ready. It is important to collect them carefully, avoiding shocks or falls, in order to keep them longer. If held in a cool, dry and well -ventilated place, they can last several months keeping their flavor intact.
Sweets and tastiest late tomatoes
Some varieties of tomato give the best right at the end of the season. In this period the sun is less strong, the plants are less stressed and the maturation takes place in a slower but complete way. The result are sweeter and more fragrant fruits. If the temperatures allow it, it is better to leave the tomatoes a few more days on the plant to obtain maximum flavor.
Plant the bulbs in pots
September is the right time to ban the bulbs that will give flowers in spring. In areas with cold winters it is advisable to plant them in terracotta pots, placing them in sheltered corners of the garden. In this way it will be easier to move them in case of intense frosts, protecting them from the cold and ensuring rich and colorful flowering in the following months.
Pre-winter pruning
Autumn pruning is essential to maintain healthy and productive plants. Deleting dry, damaged or too old branches allows you to concentrate the energy energy on the new and stronger stems. A practical example is that of raspberries, for which the oldest stems are cut at the base, leaving only green and healthy ones. This intervention favors a more vigorous recovery in spring.
Work in the garden in autumn
Taking care of the garden in this period is not only useful, but also pleasant. The mild temperatures and the softer light create the ideal conditions for dedicating themselves to outdoor work without the effort of the summer months. It is a perfect moment to fix, prepare and plan, laying the foundations for a new growth season.
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