The September Garden Checklist – Tip 2


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John with border september garden checklistAs September draws near, John Stoa takes a look at the jobs needing done in the garden in next month. Have a read and prepare your plants for the colder weather.

 

Here’s the second thing to do on you list:
In the greenhouse

Tomatoes are having a great year, so help them along by feeding continually and tying in the cordon stems to supports, especially as large bunches on several trusses can weigh down the plant.

Keep removing side shoots and lower leaves, and allow plenty of ventilation to keep disease at bay.

The September Garden Checklist, tip 1

The September Garden Checklist, tip 3

 

Hannah McLaren

I've worked at DC Thomson for six years! I began as an intern at My Weekly and The Scots Magazine, which was extended by a few months to help out at The People's Friend. I then covered maternity as Celebrity Editor for My Weekly, before I became Multimedia Journalist at The Scots Magazine. Currently I'm writing digital content across each title.

The September Garden Checklist – Tip 2

gardening

John with border september garden checklistAs September draws near, John Stoa takes a look at the jobs needing done in the garden in next month. Have a read and prepare your plants for the colder weather.

 

Here’s the second thing to do on you list:
In the greenhouse

Tomatoes are having a great year, so help them along by feeding continually and tying in the cordon stems to supports, especially as large bunches on several trusses can weigh down the plant.

Keep removing side shoots and lower leaves, and allow plenty of ventilation to keep disease at bay.

The September Garden Checklist, tip 1

The September Garden Checklist, tip 3

 

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