A gardening expert says you must carry out this task in September A gardening expert has detailed a task that all gardeners should be aware of this September. TikTok creator Pollyanna Wilkinson (@pollywilkinsongarden) began by stressing the importance of spotting annuals [plants that grow, flower, set seed and die, all in the space of one year] that have now gone to seed. “Collect the ripe seed,” she instructs in her latest video, before explaining how to store them. “Put them into an envelope and store them somewhere frost free and we’ll sow them next year.” The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) adds, meanhwhile: “Collect ripe seed on a dry day, as soon as the seedheads (e.g. capsules or pods) ripen. This is often indicated by a colour change from green to brown, black or red, but must be before they open and shed their contents. And ahead of storage, the RHS advises to pick the seedheads, either singly or on stalks, before laying them out to dry on a greenhouse bench, warm windowsill or in an airing cupboard. “This enables seed to be more easily extracted from pods, cones or capsules,” the body explains. If stored correctly, the seeds should be “viable for many years”.

Pollyanna, a gardening expert, provides a list of essential gardening tasks for September. These tasks are designed to prepare the garden for the cooler months ahead and ensure a successful spring. Pollyanna emphasizes the importance of preparing the garden for winter by removing dead leaves and debris, as well as pruning back any overgrown plants. This process helps to prevent pests and diseases from overwintering in the last remnants of the summer.

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