TIPS FOR BULBS IN SEPTEMBER:

Plant new tulips, daffodils and lilies. (cooler climates should cover them with mulch.) 

In late August and September you can dig up over- crowded lily-of-the-valley bulbs that are growing poorly. Separate each plant and replant individually. 

Plant new Grape Hyacinth bulbs. If you plan on forcing some of these indoors; place them in the refrigerator now. 

Water Fall Crocuses regularly. If a storm comes up cover them to protect them from strong winds and rain. 

Divide your Bearded Iris rhizomes now. Remove all the dead leaves and cut back to about 3 or 4 inches from the ground. 





TIPS FOR FLOWERS:

Marigolds, petunias and snapdragons will continue to bloom with regular food and watering. Sprinkle the seeds from the dried pods for earlier blooms next year. 

Continue to weed flower beds and don't forget to remove faded blooms as they appear. 

Pinch out the center leaf buds of Camellias to force them to branch out. 

Stake those Chrysanthemums that have heavy flowers to prevent them from breaking in the wind and rain. Pick faded blooms. 

Sow Bachelor's Buttons, Forget-me-nots and sweet - alyssum now for earlier blooms next year. 

Feed your houseplants less frequently as the days get shorter. 

Continue to pick fresh flowers for indoors. This will also encourage more blooms on most perennials. 

Remove any flowers from winter flowering Pansies as they appear to encourage bigger blooms later. 

Dig up your Begonias now and bring them indoors as a houseplant. They will bloom all winter so you can use the cuttings outdoors next spring. 

Continue to enjoy roses... fertilize them now for a longer blooming period. Prune and untie Rambler Roses from supports. 






TIPS FOR VEGETABLES:

Asparagus and Rhubarb can be planted from root divisions now. 

Harvest parsnip, kale and brussels sprouts as buttons become firm. 

Take a 3 inch piece of copper wire and poke it right through the main stem of your tomato plants to save them from blight. 




GENERAL YARD & GARDEN CARE:

Shred leaves as they fall and add to compost bin. 

Continue to destroy weeds before they go to seed. 

Destroy all disease infected refuse from the garden. 

Add compost to beds for spring and winter planting. 

Prune vines and shrubs so that the air can flow through them freely in winter. 

Keep new plantings well watered. Water your lawns, trees, shrubs and according to the weather. 

Cover open compost heaps with plastic when there are signs of heavy rains. 

Set out a dish of beer for your slugs now. Remove dead slugs daily. 





TIPS FOR FRUIT & BERRIES:

If your Raspberries are not "everbearing"; cut them back to the ground. Everbearing Raspberries should only be cut on the parts that produced berries. 

Gather fallen walnuts. Remove the husks and dry thoroughly in a well ventillated area. 

Pick your pears and apples when they are easily removed. 

Mulch raspberries with plenty of grass or leaves. 





TIPS FOR LAWNS:

You can aerate your lawn in late September or October. A garden fork works well for this. Rake compost and sand into your lawn. 

Feed lawns a last time with slow-acting fertilizer; if not already done. 

Plant groundcover in September. Flat or gently sloped areas are best. 


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