September may be meterological autumn but we’re holding on to summer for as long as we can! September is often a beautiful, settled month, with plenty of mild weather and bright colour in the garden. Maybe it’s the low September sun, which instead of bearing down on the garden from above, now lights it more flatteringly from the side, giving plants a new perspective.
Grasses catch the subtle light and add a golden glow; they are a gardener’s secret weapon. Find out how to use them to wonderful, textural effect in our prairie planting design essentials series. We have a gorgeous garden featuring grasses used to make a gentle and welcoming feeling in a mindfully planted garden that provides a haven from busy city life.
The other wonderful thing about September is its fruitfulness. Columnist Jenny Thompson gives us some eye-opening tips for increasing plants’ productivity to give you the best harvests ever.
While the days are certainly getting shorter, there’s still much more than mists and mellow fruitfulness to enjoy in your garden – and inside Garden Answers – this month.