Gardening Calendar

Name: Baileys Fertilisers
Address: Perth, Western Australia
Telephone: (08) 9439 1688

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Gardening calendar September 2024

Flowers to plant in September include carnation, dahlia, impatiens, lobelia, nasturtium, snapdragon, sunflower, vinca, petunia, marigolds and salvia.

If outdoor potted plants have been in the same mix for two years, this needs replacing, and September is the best time to do it. If you can move these plants up to a larger pot then do so. If not, excavate old mix from around the edge of the pot so you can add in good quality fresh mix, such as Baileys Premium Potting Mix.
Cymbidium orchids can be split and re-potted if they are becoming overcrowded in their current pot. Use a specialist orchid potting mix because these plants demand extremely free drainage.
For instant colour, plant up large pots or containers with advanced spring flowering annuals.

Indoor plants that need more room can also be re-potted now the weather is warming up. Use a top of the line mix such as Baileys Indoor Premium Potting Mix.

It's time to refresh the herb garden as the warm or semi-tropical herbs will have died off or succumbed to fungal diseases. Plant basil, chives, lemongrass and mint.
In the veggie patch plant tomatoes, eggplant, cucumber, broccoli, beans, zucchini, chilli, cabbage, leek, radish, rhubarb, beetroot, lettuce and spinach. September is also your last chance to plant potatoes and peas. Use Baileys Veg & Herb Premium Planting in pots, planters and raised beds.
Graft apple, pear or nashi scions onto your existing trees to broaden the range of varieties on your home patch.
Chokos can be planted now. Remember that they need a climbing support. Half bury the full fruit.
Red our Blog: Spring veggies to plant now in WA for more ideas!

Now's a great time to give garden beds a refresh and all over feed with new compost and a broad spectrum fertiliser. A layer of Soil Improver Plus lightly turned into beds will boost microbial activity, improve water and nutrient holding and add vital soil carbon. Then apply Baileys Blood and Bone and rock minerals, or and organic based all-in-one product like Baileys Soil Matters Garden.

Australian native plants hit their flowering straps in spring so plan to go to a wildflower show and drink in the local glories. If feeding your own Aussie plants use Baileys slow release Australian Native Plant Food.

Continue to feed your vegetables right through the spring growing season using an organic based, all purpose fertiliser like Baileys Veg, Tomato & Herb.
Fertilise your citrus trees. Oranges, limes and lemons will continue to flower and set fruit. Use Baileys Fruit and Citrus, high in potassium, calcium and magnesium.