September is the most productive autumn planting month in UK gardens. Plant spring bulbs including daffodils, crocus, and hyacinth. Set overwintering onion sets and garlic cloves for early summer harvests. Sow green manures on empty beds. September is the single best month for lawn work, including sowing seed, laying turf, scarifying, and overseeding. Establish new strawberry beds from runners for next year's crop.
Key takeaways
- Plant daffodils, crocus, and hyacinth bulbs now but wait until November for tulips
- Set overwintering onion sets and garlic cloves for harvest next June and July
- September is the best month for lawn renovation including sowing, scarifying, and overseeding
- Sow green manures like field beans and grazing rye on cleared vegetable beds
- Establish new strawberry beds from runners for a full crop next summer
- Sow broad beans Aquadulce Claudia outdoors for an early harvest next May
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