September in the South is a bit of a assorted bag . Summer is still full in effect , but we also get a few glimpses of fall . One of the first indicators that cooler weather is border on is that gardeners will before long be setting out coolheaded - season transplants . Fall is not here , but it is time to get things in gild for cooler weather to derive .
Deadhead some annuals . Many of us will not get any manikin of frost until two full month from now , and it is not necessary to deadhead all annuals to get uninterrupted bloom . However , there is still metre to deadhead yearbook likezinnias(Zinniaspp . and cvs.),marigolds(Tagatesspp . and cvs.),Mexican sunflowers(Tithoniaspp . and cvs . ) , andcosmos(Cosmosspp . and cvs . ) that might benefit from a haircut . If you deadhead now , you will be rewarded with fresh sets of blooms . A few other thing , likebasilandcoleus(Plectranthus scutellarioides and cvs . , Zones 10–12 ) , which are grown for foliage , can also gain from a trim to further a raw flush of growth .
Collect seed . Seed deliverance is not for everyone , and it is dead fine to support light-green industry businesses by purchase seeds in packs . However , if you have never stress it , it can be very rewarding . It is also a great way to share your garden with others . Just learning what each works ’s ejaculate see like and how they are collect can add to your garden enjoyment . Whatever you decide , this is a slap-up month to start collecting some germ to found in the outflow or late twilight . And if you ’re new to seed collecting and storing , start here .
Share your garden with others . Why not invite someone over this month with the specific destination of sharing what is go on in your garden ? Gardening is not precisely a squad sport ; however , it can be more fun when you share it with others . Making connection with other gardeners is also a expectant way to learn , apportion selective information , and get even more enjoyment out of your garden .
Start or append to a compost pile . If you spend a few proceedings watching online videos about how to compost , you are sure to operate into a throng of thought and ideas . You will determine the virtue of “ green clobber ” and “ chocolate-brown stuff ” and the perfect equipoise between them . The first couple of videos I watched had people taking their compost piles ’ temperature and then smell the thermometer to learn the time of origin . The truth is , there is in fact an graphics to make a good compost stilt . Aerobic conditions with active micro - organism will lead to well results . Temperature and olfaction can give you clues on how well the stuff is breaking down . If you have never composted , September is a good month to get begin in the South . The garden will shortly produce sight of material safe for the pile , and having a berth to put it will aid . Do your inquiry , sleep with what is best to tote up or not to supply , and you will be on your way to producing black Au for your garden .
Sow fall veg crops . Many intellectual nourishment crop can be sow into the garden this month . This include leafy greens such as lettuce , spinach , and lettuce . Additionally , root vegetables such as beets and carrot can be directly seeded . strain staggering plantings throughout the month to have plants mature at a variety of clip . you could say more on what you could sow now here . We have a long growing time of year here in the South . Take advantage of all of it .
Order garlic . grow Allium sativum in the South is unlike from growing it in the North . If you do n’t have electric-light bulb from last year , you will need to order now to ensure you get preferred variety . grow bulb you discover in the market computer memory wo n’t crop for our southerly mood ; we need varieties that are adapted to our part . Most southerly gardener rely on softneck sort of garlic because of their adaptability to warmer climates . Do some research , and peach to your local county extension office to find out what selections work advantageously in your field . In the Deep South , gardener will necessitate additional meter to hire vernalization techniques ( frigid treatment ) before institute . I want to accent , though , that now is not the sentence to set ail ; it is merely time to tell and get prepared . Garlic is an edible crop that can easily be pucker into ornamental planting beds . If you have never grown it before , give it a endeavour this year , as it can be very rewarding .
— Andy Pulte is a faculty fellow member in the plant sciences section at the University of Tennessee .
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‘Holi Scarlet’ zinnias in the foreground are looking great. However, in the background are ‘Queeny Lime Orange’ zinnias, and they could use some cutting back to encourage a new flush of blooms.Photo: Andy Pulte
Purple coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea, Zones 3–9) are a great place to start with seed collection, as their seeds are prominently displayed and easy to identify and gather. The seeds can then be sown in November.Photo: Andy Pulte
A well-cared-for garden is just screaming to be shown off.Photo: Jennifer Benner
Making your own compost is a satisfying process and allows you to know exactly what materials are being mixed in with your soil.Photo: Karen Beaty
Seed leafy greens like ‘Lacinato’ kale now.Photo: Kerry Ann Moore
Prepare this month for planting garlic later in the season by educating yourself on the best local varieties to grow and ordering them now.Photo: Andy Pulte
