September: The Start of a Colourful Autumn
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The summer holidays are about to come to an end, and the kids are off to start a new year at school! With this reset, take some time to enjoy outdoor spaces for what remains of the summer season.
I have a brand new video out on YouTube answering Google’s most-asked questions about Roses! So, if you have any burning questions about this popular and beautiful bloom, watch it here now.
This September, I will be in the gardening Heart of Cheshire, at Bridgemere Show Gardens on Saturday the 16th of September, where I will be celebrating how to boost your physical and mental health through gardening. I will use my horticultural knowledge to advise you on how best to boost your well-being through gardening and spending time outdoors. You really don’t want to miss out on this one, so make sure to get your tickets here.
The Cultivation Street Competition has come to a close for another year, and it has been wonderful to see how embracing gardening has brought communities together across the country. Keep your eyes peeled on the Cultivation Street website for updates!
This September, enjoy the rest of the summer and embrace that late-summer sun. For advice and my best gardening tips, visit my website and YouTube channel.
Happy gardening!
David
Gardening tip of the month
Take cuttings from your geraniums
It is the perfect time to take geranium cuttings in late summer.
If you want to see more advice on taking cuttings and propagating, watch the full YouTube video.
Assess your geranium
Take a good look at your geranium plant. You want to make sure you choose to take cuttings that aren’t dead, diseased, or damaged, as this will give your cutting the best chance to thrive. The softwood stem should be no thicker than a pencil.
Take your cutting
Make sure to use either a sharp pair of scissors or a near-new pair of secateurs. Make sure you cut through a node. Once you have cut your cutting, remove any excess leaves, and check for new flower growth.
Pot up your cutting
Dip the end of your cutting into some rooting hormone powder. Using a pen, pencil, or finger, make a small hole in your potted peat-free compost, and place your cutting into it. Firm it into place well.
Repeat
Some cuttings don’t root, which is either just chance, down to a missed watering, or slight overwatering. So it is worth taking a few cuttings so you’re more likely to have a few successfully propagated plants. If you end up with lots of healthy established plants, gift them out to your gardening friends.
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Congratulations! Keep your eyes peeled for other competitions in September.
David Domoney is a Chartered Horticulturalist, Broadcaster, and Author. David has worked with a number of the UK’s leading garden retailers as a plant buyer and strategic consultant. With more than 30 years experience, in horticulture, David is as passionate about plants now as he was when he bought his first plant at a village fete.
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