September is the perfect time for the garden: 6 ways to save on your spring garden.

Plan now for a vibrant spring garden

According to The Sun: September is a wonderful time to start planting so that your garden delights the eye with colorful blooms next year.

From cheap seeds to affordable bulbs - here are some tips on how to fill your flower beds at a bargain price.

BARGAIN BULBS: Now is the best time to plant spring flowering bulbs while the soil is still warm.

To find the best deals, visit suttons.co.uk, where there are discounts of up to 50%. For example, a collection of 425 bulbs (including grape hyacinths and alliums) that cost £39.99 is now £19.19.

Plant daffodils, crocuses, and hyacinths now to enjoy their colors from February.

IDEAL PLANTING SPOTS: Most bulbs need sunny spots, although bluebells thrive in the shade under trees.

Use a bulb planter to make the process easier. Bulb planting tools can be found at kentandstowe.com, where there are also discounts of up to 15% on selected ranges.

SAVING ON SEEDS: Collect seeds from hardy annuals and sow them now for bright and free flowers next year.

The Royal Horticultural Society recommends blue flowers or California poppies. Just remember to protect them from harsh frosts later in the year.

DIVIDING PERENNIALS: Have extra perennials? Select clumps of hostas, geraniums, or sedum, and carefully divide them into smaller pieces. Transplant them around the garden for more variety and to keep your plants healthy for the next season.

GARDEN DISCOUNTS: Keep an eye out for sales, as local garden centers often significantly reduce prices on shrubs and trees at the end of summer.

B&Q has also reduced prices on garden containers and sheds, offering discounts of up to £50 on certain items, creating a great opportunity for bargains.

PLANT SWAPPING: Now is a great time to talk to neighbors and swap plants and seeds for spring. Another good way to find cheap bulbs and plants is to check local markets, where prices are often much lower than garden centers.

• Prices on the page are current at the time of publication. Offers are subject to availability.

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