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Autumn is almost here, which means another list of gardening tasks for those looking to take care of their outdoor spaces. There are a number of steps you can take to get ready for autumn and prepare your garden for the harsher winter months. The following tips will even make your garden an extra special place to spend those autumn days.
Your lawn will have been the object of much attention throughout spring and summer. As summer comes to end, you’ll be thinking about how you can preserve it and ensure this beauty returns next year.
The timing of your last lawn mow is important and will make sure your lawn is prepared for the autumn and winter months ahead. Go for one last, big cut during those final days of summer, and take advantage of drier autumn days by giving it a quick trim to keep your grass healthy.
Autumn is a time when the stunning, lush foliage you’ve admired for months comes to a grizzly end. The result is mountains of fallen leaves and dead plants. Don’t leave fallen foliage and plants that are past their prime in your garden for too long.
Start collecting regularly as soon as they start falling, using some to cover and protect your borders. Clear out dead annuals and trim back other foliage to ensure healthy growth next year.
Most overwintering plants need protection. Such plants should be potted and brought indoors or into your greenhouse to safeguard them from the cold and frost. Pots that are left outside should also be protected. An insulating layer of carboard or bubble wrap will do the trick. Where possible, move potted plants off the ground to prevent waterlogging.
It’s not just plants and pots that need protection, the tools, supplies and garden accessories you’ve come to rely on all season long will need storing away out of the cold too. Clear out and organise your shed or greenhouse, storing tools, supplies and decor that could get damaged if left exposed.
There are many spring flowers that need to be planted during autumn. Get your ducks in a row by buying autumn bulbs now and reserving space in your garden for the new additions.
Need a little help getting your garden autumn ready? Find a local gardener today and get all the support you need as you take your garden from summer to autumn.