September: Things to Do in the Garden This Month

Kickstart Your Veggie Patch

It’s time to roll up your sleeves and bring your veggie patch to life. Plant seedlings of tomatoes, cucumbers, capsicum, and zucchini. Protect young plants with cloches if frosts are still about — Melbourne’s spring weather can be unpredictable, so a little protection goes a long way.

Time to Fertilise

Watch your garden spring back to life with a good-quality fertiliser. Spring feeding gives plants the nutrients they need after winter dormancy, supporting new growth, flowering, and fruiting. With warmer soil, active roots, and regular rain, nutrients can reach plants more easily. Feeding now sets them up for strong growth and resilience for the year ahead.

Our pick of the month: Vasili’s Superfood

Watch Out for Pests and Diseases

As new growth appears, so do unwelcome visitors. Keep an eye out for aphids clustering on tender shoots and buds. Left untreated, they can quickly weaken plants. A quick spray will keep numbers in check. Prevention is best.

For roses, we recommend a protective dose of Rose Spray RTU to shield fresh foliage and blooms.

Fresh in the Nursery

Citrus Gems — Australian Finger Limes

Discover the new Citrus Gems range — a collection of uniquely Australian native citrus trees grafted for health and early fruiting. These hardy, resilient trees thrive in both pots and garden beds, and they tolerate drought and light frost.

From the compact Little Ruby with rosy red pearls to the slender Byron Sunrise, each variety brings its own flavour and personality to the garden. A vibrant addition for citrus lovers.

Now available in-store.

Ponkanomi Seedless Mandarin

Say hello to our latest arrival, the Ponkanomi. This much-loved Japanese mandarin is sweet, juicy, and completely seedless, with an easy-to-peel skin and generous fruit size. It’s perfect for home gardens or containers.

With the right care, expect your first harvest by the second autumn — a delicious, low-maintenance addition to any citrus collection.

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Lavinnova® Lavender — The Royals Collection

Lavender is back in bloom. Lavinnova® Lavenders are hardy, drought tolerant, and beautifully fragrant. They flourish in pots and garden beds, thriving in local conditions with ease.

Keep an eye out for the newest addition to the Royal Collection, The King — a striking variety with deep purple flowers, large decorative wings, and a repeat-flowering habit. A bold, long-lasting burst of colour and fragrance for your garden this season.

Visit Us This Spring

There’s so much happening at Warran Glen this season — from fresh nursery arrivals to friendly, expert advice. Drop by, take a wander through the greenery, and let us help you make the most of your garden this spring.

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