Okay, so September’s rolling around, and you’re itching to get some color in your garden before winter hits. I totally get it – I was in the same boat last week. I wanted to plant something, but I wasn’t sure what would actually survive. So, I did some digging (pun intended!) and got my hands dirty. Here’s what I did:
Figuring Out What to Plant
First, I needed to see what flowers even like being planted in September. It’s a tricky time because it’s not quite summer, not quite fall. So, I looked around online, checked some gardening forums, and talked to my neighbor who always has the best-looking yard.
I discovered a few that sounded promising:
- Chrysanthemums (Mums): These seemed like the obvious choice. Everyone has mums in the fall, right?
- Pansies: They are so cute and come in vibrant colors!
- Calendula: I hadn’t heard of these before, but apparently, they’re pretty tough.
- Snapdragons: These are tall and fun to watch the bees crawl into.
Getting My Supplies
Armed with my list, I went to the local garden center. I picked up a few pots, some potting soil (because my yard’s soil is mostly clay, super hard to work with), and, of course, the flowers. I ended up grabbing a couple of mum plants, some cheerful yellow pansies, and one calendula, just to try it out. I skipped the snapdragons this time, maybe next year.
Planting Time!
Back home, I filled the pots with the new soil. I made sure to loosen the roots of the flowers a bit before I put them in – I read somewhere that helps them grow better. Then, I gave them a good watering. I made sure not to drown them, just enough to make the soil damp.
Arrangement and Display
The fun part! I put the bigger mum plants in the larger pots and placed them on either side of my front steps. The pansies, I put in a smaller pot and put it on a little table on my porch, just where I can see them from my kitchen window. The calendula, I set nearby, curious to watch it grow.
Keeping an Eye on Them
Now, it’s just a waiting game. I’ve been watering them every couple of days, making sure the soil doesn’t dry out. And I’ve been checking for any bugs or anything that might try to eat them. It’s been a week now, and they all seem pretty happy! The mums are starting to bloom, and the pansies are just as bright as ever.
So, yeah, that’s my September planting adventure. It was simple, didn’t take too long, and it’s already making my front yard look a lot more cheerful. If you’re thinking about planting something, I’d say go for it! It’s a fun little project, and you get to enjoy the flowers all season long.
