How to Prepare Your Garden For Autumn

The sun may still be shining (intermittently) but the days are already getting shorter and there’s a slight chill in the air first thing and last thing in the day, it’s impossible to deny that autumn is on its way already.

For avid gardeners this time of the year means that a lot of our flowers will have already bloomed and a new colour palette is beginning to spread across or flowerbeds.

Here are a few tips on preparing your garden for those crisp autumnal days.

Plant bulbs

Everyone likes to see a bit of colour in the garden during the colder months. Now’s the time to plant your bulbs for next year!

Trim back perennials

If some of your plants’ leaves are beginning to turn orange and brown then it’s time to get out the secateurs and trim them back for the year.

Stake young trees

If you have young and willowy plants and trees in the garden then tie them to stake in the ground to keep them upright during cold and windy weather.

Rake up leaves

During this time of the year many of your plants will be dropping their leaves, don’t leave the leaves on the flowerbed as they can suffocate young plants. Rake them up and leave them in a pile to compost.

Spread compost

The soil is still fairly warm during the autumn months and many of your plants will still be growing. Now is a great time to spread compost over your garden, as it will help your flowerbeds to retain moisture and protect your plants from dramatic fluctuations in temperature.

Artificial grass

Do you have areas of your garden that you do not require any plants? Do you want to prevent weeds from growing? Think about using artificial lawns, an artificial lawn will keep the weeds out and keep the lawn fresh all year round throughout all seasons, last for up to 20 years and is a cost-effective solution!