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Your garden in September Summer is coming to an end with the month of September generally being a cooler month than August.

The days are becoming noticeably shorter, but the weather is, however usually warm and calm, giving us the ideal conditions to plant trees and shrubs. It’s a great time of the year to appreciate those long lasting plants that flower into autumn and if you have a fruit or vegetable patch you’ll be busy reaping the rewards of a hopefully successful harvest. Don’t forget - if you look forward to a great spring display of colour then now is the time to buy and plant your bulbs. Whatever you’re doing in your garden this month, be sure to make the most of the remaining warmth while you can.

The essential gardening jobs for A ugust Divide herbaceous perennials September is a good month to lift and divide summer-flowering herbaceous perennials. Most perennials need to be divided every three to five years as the plant can become too big for the border and become congested. Dividing will invigorate the plant and help to improve flowering and overall shape next year. Gently dig out the plant you want to divide, being careful not to damage the roots. Use a garden fork to separate the plant into two then shake of any excess soil and replant in your chosen spot as soon as possible.

Take Perennial cuttings Take cuttings of perennials such as fuchsia, salvia, verbena, penstemon and chrysanthemum. It’s a great way to increase the number of plants you have for your summer display and there’s something really satisfying about seeing plants grow that you’ve created yourself. Find some strong growth that hasn’t flowered this year and cut a 5 - 10 cm stem just below a leaf joint.

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Strip the leaves from the lower stem and leave one or two pairs at the top. Dip the end in hormone rooting powder and plant in pots of compost mixed with grit. Leave the pots somewhere bright and warm until rooted then re-pot into larger containers. Over winter in the greenhouse or conservatory.

Plant spring flowering bulbs Bulbs make a fine display planted in containers and borders, especially Tulips, Snowdrops and Daffodils. They are one of the easiest and most rewarding plants to grow and are great for adding colour to spring borders.

Tulips come in a huge variety of colours and bloom at a time of year when there is very little colour in the garden. snowdrops, appearing before the tulips, are one of the earliest flowering plants in the garden.

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What Does Your Tree Zodiac Sign Reveal About You? January, Tree Rowan This month could be a time for new things. Trying to keep an open mind, and look for those opportunities that could take you forward, and bring these new changes into being. Try to be aware of others feelings, and with some people it maybe wise to tread carefully as they maybe very sensitive.

Keywords. Sensitivity, flexibility and opportunities.

July. Tree Hazel It looks as though you may have communication issues, try not to get involved in negative conversations or situations. It may be wise to just listen and not say much, as things could be misunderstood. There could be some obstacle or challenge; things should be better in the long run.

Key words. Communication and wisdom .

February. Tree Ash It looks like your social life could be fairly prominent this month. Some changes looked very likely, some of these may bring minor difficulties. Towards the end of September, if your energy levels have been feeling a bit low you should notice a bit of an improvement especially around the 20th to the 25th as this coincides with the 25th being the full moon. if you have been trying to improve your life with food and exercise, this will bring about improvement at this time also.

Keywords. Sociability and changes. .

March, Tree Alder.

There could be some kind of meeting or social gathering, where it would be wise to listen carefully to what is being said. There maybe some useful information that will come to you through this situation. It does look like there could be some changes that need to be gone through, and this should be to your advantage in the long run.

Keywords. Listen and changes.

August. Tree Vine.

This could be a good time to do an overview and decide on what things you would like to achieve.

It maybe that you will decide to take up a new interest, or rekindle an old one. So take time out and have some you time. Some research or study looks likely in the near future.

Key words. Decisions, reflection

April. Tree Willow.

It looks like this could be a good time to do some real clearing of physical environment, and possibly within yourself. If you had a feeling that people are having a go at you lately then be assured that if you follow your intuition, you should come through this okay. And try not to listen to negatives of gossip. It does look very much like there could be some opportunities coming your way for something that you have been hoping to achieve.

Keywords. Clearing, opportunities.

May. Tree Oak. It does look like there could be some issue that really does need sorting out at this time.

It could be something that maybe helped by discussing the situation. A problem with either someone close to you, or someone who has knowledge of your particular issue.There is a possibility that something maybe to do with Communication. Whatever the situation is it could be a problem. You will have people around you who will help you to get through this.

Keywords. Communication and support.

June. Tree Holly.

It seems as though it could be a good time now for you to follow your intuition and also to let things flow rather than worry about them. it seems as though it could be a good time now for you to follow your intuition.

Keywords relationships, change and relax.

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September. Tree Ivy. Relationships and romance are well starred at this time. If you have been thinking of changing bits of decor, or furniture, try not to make the decision on your own. Communication is highlighted, so try and be clear in what you wish to convey to others.

Key words. Relationships and communication October. Tree Broom Relationships may need a bit of attention at this time. There maybe a few things that need to be changed, and a few things sorted out.

It may be wise to spend a bit of quiet time to get things clear within yourself. Listen to your inner voice. Don’t take everything on yourself, seek advice if you need to, the important thing is to bring balance back into your life and your relationships.

Key words. Change and balance.

November. Tree Elder.

If it feels like there has been a few obstacles or hold-ups, it may be that you need to carefully look in to some situations that maybe causing them. Although it is nice to get advice from others, trust your own intuition at this time.

Key words. Trust your intuition December. Tree Birch.

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First up on September 6th, you’ll never step into a church or monastery the same way again after coming face-to-face with The Nun. The latest spin-off set in the wildly successful Conjuring franchise, demon nun Valak makes her return appearance in an eerie prequel story set in 1952 Romania.

Then on September 12th, a new batch of ragtag mercenaries might soon find that they’ve met their match when The Predator returns to Earth to stalk them. Arnold Schwarzenegger barely survived in the original movie, but with a human/predator hybrid on the prowl, are humanity’s chances of survival doomed for good?

Last up on September 21st, Jack Black and Cate Blanchett team up as the proprietors of a mysterious building holding a dark secret. Based on the book of the same name, The House with a Clock in its Walls looks to be spooktacular family fun heading into the scare season.

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