Spring Has Arrived: What to Do in Your Perth Garden This September

Spring is officially here! After the cooler and wetter months of winter, September is a great time to head back outside, give your garden a little attention and get everything ready for the warmer months ahead.

For Perth gardens, spring brings fresh growth, longer days and plenty of opportunities to plant, tidy, feed and refresh your outdoor spaces. Whether your garden needs a complete makeover or just a little seasonal TLC, here are some of the best jobs to tackle this September.

Give Your Garden a Spring Clean

Before you start planting, take some time to see what winter has left behind.

Remove fallen leaves and debris, pull out weeds, trim back dead or damaged growth and clear areas that have become a little overgrown.

It’s also a great chance to step back and look at your garden as a whole. Are there empty areas you’d like to fill? Garden beds that need refreshing? Or perhaps a section of the backyard you’ve been meaning to landscape? Starting with a clean space makes everything else much easier.

Refresh Your Soil

Healthy gardens start from the ground up. Perth’s naturally sandy soils can sometimes struggle to retain moisture and nutrients, so improving your soil before the hotter weather arrives can make a big difference to how your garden performs throughout spring and summer.

Adding quality garden soil, compost, manure or even our new Aloe Vera Bio-Fertiliser can help improve the structure of your existing soil while providing plants with the nutrients they need for new-season growth. If you’re creating a brand new garden bed, now is also a great time to establish a good-quality soil base before you begin planting.

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Feed Plants as They Start Growing

Spring is a season of active growth, which means many plants will appreciate a little extra nutrition. As new shoots, leaves and flowers begin appearing, giving your garden an appropriate fertiliser or soil booster can help support strong, healthy growth.

Little Loads’ Organic Aloe Vera Bio-Fertiliser is designed to support the soil ecosystem while helping with nutrient uptake, root development and plant establishment.

Always check the needs of individual plants before fertilising—particularly Australian natives, as some have very different nutritional requirements from other garden plants.

Get Planting

One of the best things about September is getting something new into the garden.

For veggie gardeners, there are plenty of options to consider throughout spring, including tomatoes, cucumber, beetroot, potatoes, rocket, chilli, eggplant and a variety of herbs and leafy greens. You can also refresh pots, planter boxes and garden beds with new seasonal colour. Before planting, think about how much sun the area receives, how large the plant will eventually become and how easily you’ll be able to water it once Perth's warmer weather arrives. A little planning now can save plenty of trouble later.

Refresh Your Mulch

If your mulch has broken down or thinned out over winter, September is a good time to give it a refresh. A layer of mulch can help protect the soil surface, reduce moisture loss and keep garden beds looking neat and finished.

This becomes particularly valuable as Perth moves towards the warmer weather of late spring and summer. Before adding new mulch, remove weeds and give the soil underneath a good watering. Then spread your mulch evenly around your plants, being careful not to pile it directly against trunks or stems.

Give Your Lawn Some Attention

Winter can leave lawns looking a little tired, but spring provides an opportunity to help them bounce back. Start by removing leaves and debris, dealing with weeds and checking for any thin or struggling areas.

Depending on the condition of your lawn, spring may be a good time to top dress, improve the soil underneath or repair bare patches. If you’re planning an even bigger lawn transformation, getting the preparation right underneath your turf is just as important as the lawn itself. A quality lawn mix can help create a better foundation for new turf and lawn area

Prepare Now for Perth's Summer

It might only be September, but Perth’s hot summer weather will arrive before we know it.

Spring is the perfect opportunity to start preparing your garden before those really hot days begin. Check that your watering system is working properly, repair leaking hoses, consider where your garden may need extra protection from the sun and make sure your soil and mulch are in good condition. Plants established during the milder months also have some time to develop before they're faced with the heat of summer.

Make the Most of Spring With Little Loads

You don’t need to transform the whole backyard in one weekend!

Start with one garden bed, one patch of lawn or one project you’ve been putting off. A few small jobs throughout September can make a big difference to how your outdoor space looks and performs over the months ahead.

Whether you need soil, mulch, manure, lawn mix, garden supplies or landscaping materials, Little Loads has everything you need to get your spring garden underway.

Located in High Wycombe, Little Loads supplies gardeners and landscapers across the Perth metro area, with convenient delivery options available. So get outside, enjoy the spring sunshine and give your garden a fresh start for the new season!