Autumn is the best time for sowing seed, as the soil is still warm from the summer, there is less competition from weeds and there is usually plenty of rain. Find out more on how to sow a new lawn.

September can be a quiet month for garden birds. The breeding season is over for most species, some birds are moulting and there is still an abundance of wild food for birds to use. With so many nuts, seeds and fruits in wild areas, some birds may prefer to stay away from our gardens. However, there are plenty of species to keep an eye out for.