The September To-Do List

September is the sweet spot in the gardening calendar. Warm days, cool nights, and steady moisture make it the perfect month to refresh your lawn and garden while setting things up for success next spring. Here’s your checklist to tackle before fall really settles in:

September Is the Perfect Month to Plant

As summer winds down, September quietly sets the stage for one of the best gardening opportunities of the year: planting trees and shrubs. While spring often steals the spotlight, fall offers ideal conditions that help new plants establish strong roots before winter’s chill.

Top 5 Perennials to Divide in September

As summer winds down on the Cape, your garden is already preparing for next year’s show. September is the perfect month to divide and replant certain perennials. Cooler nights and warm soil give roots the best conditions to settle in, ensuring lush growth and abundant blooms come spring. By taking the time now, you’ll rejuvenate tired clumps, create more plants for your beds, and set your garden up for success next season.

Simple, Easy Show-Stopping Containers

Create Show-Stopping Containers with These Simple May Formulas. Ready to refresh your porch, patio, or front steps? Try these easy Thriller- Filler-Spiller combos using Proven Winners super varieties—perfect for Cape Cod containers that dazzle from now through fall!

Whether you're planting lush flower beds or a bountiful veggie patch, success starts below the surface. We’re here to help you dig smarter, not harder. A little time spent amending and nourishing your soil now can pay off in healthier plants, better blooms, and bigger harvests later. Let’s dig into the key steps to prepping your garden soil the right way—featuring some of our favorite Coast of Maine organic soils and composts.

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Small Space Pollinator Gardens

Even if you have a small yard, patio, or balcony, you can create a thriving pollinator habitat with the right plant selection and layout. Follow this simple design plan to bring beauty and biodiversity to your space while supporting these crucial creatures.

Deadheading 101

If you’ve ever looked at your garden mid-summer and thought, “Why aren’t my flowers blooming like they used to?”, the answer might be simple: it's time to deadhead! Deadheading is the process of removing spent blooms from your plants—and it’s one of the easiest ways to keep your garden looking great while encouraging more flowers to form. Here's everything you need to know to keep your garden blooming strong.

Watering Wisdom: How (and When) to Water

Struggling to keep your plants happy during a heat wave? You're not alone. Overwatering or underwatering is one of the biggest challenges of summer gardening. Here are a few tips from your garden pros at Scenic Roots:

Join the 'Why I Grow' Movement

Here at Scenic Roots Garden Center in East Sandwich, MA, on Cape Cod, we're excited to launch our "Why I Grow" campaign. This initiative is a heartfelt invitation for all gardeners to share their personal gardening journeys, showcasing what drives their passion for gardening. It's about celebrating the individual stories behind every plant and garden.

Why I Grow...

I Grow… because I absolutely love working in my yard. My neighbors must think I am crazy, because you will find me working out there almost every single day of the year.

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