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One practical job a day, written for the season you are actually in, with the news behind it. Every tip we have published is here.
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September 2026
24 September
Clear Leaves Off Your Lawn
23 September
Divide Spring Perennials for Free Plants
22 September
Trim Dead Lavender Flower Spikes
21 September
Stop Taproot Weeds Storing Winter Energy
20 September
Why Feed Autumn Containers with Seaweed
19 September
Rake Fallen Rose Leaves to Stop Black Spot
18 September
Check Under Pots for Hidden Slugs
17 September
Keep Shade Cloth Ready for Autumn Heat
16 September
Water Established Shrubs Less Often
15 September
How to Test if Apples Are Ready to Pick
14 September
Prepare Your Frost Protection Gear
13 September
Mulch Shrub Borders for Autumn
12 September
Plan Your Spring Bulb Layout
11 September
Refresh Summer Pots with Autumn Pansies
10 September
Sow Winter Green Manure to Protect Bare Soil
9 September
Check Outdoor Houseplants for Pests
8 September
Provide Fresh Water for Autumn Birds
7 September
Clean and Oil Your Garden Shears
6 September
Check Your Soil pH This Autumn
5 September
Set Up an Autumn Leaf Corral
4 September
Fill Lawn Bald Spots with Autumn Seed
3 September
Understanding Semi-Ripe Herb Cuttings
2 September
Clearing Old Raspberry Canes
1 September
Shave Autumn Weeds at the Surface
August 2026
31 August
Stop Fertilizing Woody Shrubs
30 August
Prune Mildew on Squash Leaves
29 August
Spotting Mite Webs on Dry Foliage
28 August
Move Potted Plants to Shade
27 August
Getting Water to the Roots
26 August
When to Pick Late-Summer Tomatoes
25 August
Rooting Herb Cuttings in Water
24 August
The Truth About Homemade Pest Sprays
23 August
Clean up spotted leaves
22 August
Check Weeds for Seed Heads
21 August
Sow Seeds Deeper in Late Summer
20 August
Snip Tired Container Blooms for Fresh Flowers
19 August
Trimming Lavender After Summer Blooms Fade
18 August
Test if brown lawn grass is dead or dormant
17 August