Spring into Action: Your September Garden Preparation Checklist
September marks the start of warmer days in South Africa — the perfect time to get your garden in shape for a colourful, thriving season. With just a little effort now, you can enjoy lush lawns, blooming flowerbeds, and fresh produce all summer long.
1. Clear Out & Refresh
- Remove winter debris like fallen leaves, dead plants, and old mulch.
- Prune back overgrown shrubs and hedges to encourage new shoots.
Recommended product: Pruners And Secateurs family!
2. Nourish Your Soil
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Loosen compacted earth with a garden fork or spade.
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Mix in compost to boost soil fertility and water retention.
Recommended products: Compost Family!
3. Feed Your Lawn
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Aerate compacted patches to improve water and nutrient flow. ( create small holes that allow air, water, and nutrients to reach the grass roots.)
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Apply a balanced lawn fertiliser to encourage lush green growth.
Recommended products Fertilizer family!
Pro tip: Water early in the morning or late afternoon to minimise evaporation.
4. Mulch for Moisture & Weeds
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Apply a fresh layer of mulch around flowerbeds and shrubs.
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Keep mulch a few centimetres away from stems to prevent rot.
Recommended products Mulch family
Benefits: Retains moisture, suppresses weeds, and improves soil over time.
5. Plan Your Spring Planting
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Opt for blooms like marigolds, snapdragons, or South African daisies.
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Plant herbs and quick-growing veggies such as basil, tomatoes, and lettuce.
Recommended product:Seeds family!
Spring Favourites For Your Garden
With your garden cleared, fed, mulched, and ready for planting, spring is set to be your best season yet. Stock up on tools, compost, and seeds from Leroy Merlin South Africa and get growing today.