UK households are being advised on when is the best time to plant daffodils and other spring flowering bulbs in gardens.
According to gardening experts, September is a great time to prepare your garden for winter and look ahead to the spring.
There are many jobs that keen gardeners can do this month including collecting seeds and planting bulbs for next spring.
According to the RHS, daffodils are one of the most reliable spring-flowering bulbs, blooming year after year with little attention needed.
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"They grow well in containers, borders and grass, with a wide range of flower shapes, forms and sizes to choose from, to brighten up your garden throughout spring," the RHS says.
"Plant daffodil bulbsin early autumn, ideally September, and potted bulbs in spring before they come into flower. "
BBC Gardeners' World Magazine also echoes this advice, stating that the best time to plant daffodil bulbs is autumn, from September to November.
"Plant daffodil bulbs in autumn in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. They work well with a variety of other spring flowers, including wallflowers and primulas, and are perfect for a spring pot display," the advice states.
"Deadhead after flowering and let the foliage die down naturally, for the best display the following spring.
"The best time to plant daffodil bulbs is autumn, from September to November. This gives the bulbs time to develop roots before temperatures drop, so they can put on new growth and flower as soon as temperatures rise again in spring."
Gardeners' World adds: "This doesn't mean you can't plant them at other times of year. There are plenty of bargains to be had from November to January, with garden centres trying to sell remaining stock.
"Buying a discounted bag of daffodil bulbs and planting them in December is completely fine - just make sure the bulbs are firm and not showing signs of mould. You can plant daffodil bulbs as late as January.
"After planting, the bulbs may take longer to establish and flower, but they should catch up in years to come."
Gardening expert Helena Jones has also shared her recommended September gardening jobs, including which bulbs to plant.
"September is the start of the planting season for spring bulbs. Planting in September will ensure that they can set out roots before the soil gets too damp, this may help protect them against rotting over winter," Helena advises.
"Apply a layer of mulch to the soil to add protection to your bulbs against frost."
Here are some other spring flowering bulbs bulbs you can plant in September:
Allium - These spectacular pom-pom flowers come in a range of sizes and shades of purple, pink and white. They prefer well-drained soil in full sun
Crocus - These small but brightly coloured flowers come in purples, yellows and whites. Crocus will do well in well-drained and humus-rich soils in full sun or partial shade
Tulip - Tulips like a sunny spot in well-drained soil
Snowdrop - Snowdrops like rich, moist soils that are well drained and enjoy partial shade. They're perfect for growing under trees.
Grape Hyacinth - Also known as Muscari, these dainty flowers with little spikes of blue or white flowers resemble a bunch of grapes. They will grow in most well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.