| Autumn is the perfect time to start preparing the | | | | weather and favourable conditions, autumn |
| garden for winter. Indeed, the months of | | | | provides one of the best opportunities for new |
| September and October present the ideal | | | | plants to put down their roots before the cold |
| opportunity to get outside while it is still relatively | | | | weather slows their progress. Therefore, any |
| warm, in order to tidy up the bedding and ensure | | | | new trees, shrubs or perennials that are to be |
| everything is fully organised before the cold | | | | planted should be added now. |
| weather and frosts set in. Not only that, but | | | | Autumn also brings with it blustery winds and |
| laying down the right groundwork now will help | | | | stormy weather. As a result, it is crucial to make |
| the garden to reach its full springtime potential. | | | | sure that any climbers are securely tied back, to |
| One of the first autumn tasks any gardener | | | | prevent them from breaking. |
| should tackle is the weeds, particularly if they | | | | The lawn is also an important consideration. To |
| have been left to run riot throughout the summer | | | | ensure that it survives the imminent arrival of the |
| months. In addition to helping the soil prepare itself | | | | harsh weather, it is essential to remove any |
| for spring, regularly removing weeds should | | | | weeds and moss and to give it a last feed. |
| weaken their persistence, thus encouraging them | | | | Equally, gardeners that want to lay down a new |
| to stay away. What's more, by pulling up any | | | | one should do so before the winter hits. |
| weeds now, there is less opportunity for them to | | | | Preparing the soil for the coming spring, as well as |
| spread their seeds and further infiltrate the | | | | ensuring that it has enough nutrients is another |
| garden. | | | | important autumn consideration. As such, it can be |
| This time of year is also great for planning ahead | | | | a good idea to lay down mulch. For an |
| and planting both winter and spring bulbs. In fact, | | | | environmentally friendly, low cost option, use the |
| after taking out any summer blooming bulbs like | | | | autumn leaves scattered around the garden. |
| irises or dahlias and storing them somewhere | | | | There are many things that a gardener can do to |
| warm for the winter, it is recommended that | | | | prepare their outside space for the approaching |
| they are then replaced with a mixture of plants | | | | winter. Autumn gardening is a great way to |
| such as winter pansies or evergreens and spring | | | | ensure the soil is fertile, the lawn is strong enough |
| bulbs like daffodils and tulips. In doing this, the | | | | to endure the cold temperatures and the plants |
| garden should continue to look its best and | | | | are appropriate for the time of year. And, a little |
| provide plenty of colour throughout the year. | | | | bit of work now can go a long way to keeping |
| For those planning to extend their garden, now is | | | | the garden looking fresh and inviting regardless of |
| the time to do it. Due to the relatively warm | | | | what the weather's like. |