September Homeowners Check List

🌿 September Checklist for PNW Homeowners

September is the month to prepare your garden and home for cooler days ahead. Use this quick list to keep your outdoor spaces healthy and your home protected:

✅ Harvest — When your winter squashes ground spot turns from white to a creamy gold color, it’s harvest time.
✅ Tuck in spring bulbs — daffodils, tulips, crocus, and hyacinths should be planted this month for a colorful show next spring.
✅ Mulch and compost — add organic matter to enrich soil, retain moisture, and keep weeds in check.
✅ Clean up the yard — remove diseased leaves, fallen fruit, and spent summer plants to cut down on pest and disease problems.
✅ Pest check — September is prime time for ants, rodents, and moisture-seeking pests to look for a way indoors. Inspect crawl space vents, seal entry points, and consider preventative pest control before they settle in.