September Gardening To-Do List

Near the end of the month, I’ll plant pansies and violas. I’ll also buy bulbs before the ones I want are sold out, but I’ll wait until the temperatures cool down before planting them. — Lynn Coulter/Atlanta, Georgia

I'll cut back my hibiscus, which are tropical plants, and move them into some shade on the porch. This will help them make the transition indoors for the winter, where the light levels are lower. I’ll start moving houseplants that have been vacationing outdoors closer to the house, too. — Lynn Coulter

I’ll sow seeds to grow lettuce, spinach, arugula and radishes. I like to try lettuce varieties I’ve never grown before to keep salads delicious and interesting. — Lynn Coulter

I’ll replenish the mulch around my mailbox; the mulch that’s there now has broken down and looks ugly. I’ll also start mulching around my strawberries to carry them through the cold weather. — Lynn Coulter