When fall arrives, it doesn't mean the gardening season is over. We reveal here what else you can do in the first weeks of autumn.
With September, autumn slowly sets in again and it is getting colder. If you still want to plant plants now, this is the last option. The soil is still warm but already well moistened.
Chrysanthemums - the perfect late bloomers
The blooming season for most flowers is over by the beginning of September, but chrysanthemums are now in full swing. They are therefore ideal for experiencing colorful blooms again, whether in the garden or as a container plant for the balcony (potted chrysanthemums) or terrace. When buying the plants, it is best to choose specimens that still have a lot of buds. These will then open in the next few days and will bloom until the end of November with good care.
Ornamental cabbage likes the cold days
You can also plant the ornamental cabbage in the first few weeks of autumn. He really likes the cold, because the colder the nights get, the more intense his colors (violet, white, pink) become. In combination with the colorful autumn leaves, the ornamental cabbage brings back an optical touch of spring. In order for this to succeed, the ornamental cabbage needs a sunny location and soil rich in compost. The ornamental cabbage can stay in place well into the winter, but its limits are reached at temperatures below minus 15 degrees.
Wait with cold protection measures
Even if it gets significantly colder in autumn, you should not take cold protection measures too early. Plants need the light, the fresh air and most even survive the first frost unscathed. However, as soon as the nights get significantly colder, you need to take action. Hardy flower bulbs can also be left outside in a pot, but they should be protected from moisture.