Expert Tips for Better Autumn Gardening

If you are wondering what to do in the garden in autumn this year, read on to learn more. We will cover all of the essential jobs to be aware of, a few preparatory tasks you should complete, and share some helpful tips that you will need for the best head-start on the winter months – and a better garden once the spring or summer months start to come around.

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7 Essential Jobs & Preparation Tasks to Do Before Winter Comes

The winter months will, unfortunately, mean that you are unable to do much in the garden, so it is a good time to take care of the autumn lawn, carry out essential jobs and prepare the garden. By completing some simple tasks and getting your garden set up you will have the best chance of success when spring comes around.

Keep the following in mind as the summer ends and try to complete these tasks before the leaves stop falling and the temperatures drop:

1. Clean everything: Pots, sheds, outdoor paving, and other features can be cleaned in autumn to come up glistening in spring. Winter does not cause too much dirt to build up so autumn is the perfect time for a deep clean.
2. Make a compost heap: You can remove all of the fallen leaves and any other debris to make a compost heap. Over the winter, the layers of moisture will help create healthy leaf mould and insects will become attracted to the area to generate further nutrients.
3. Clear your old compost bins: You should clean out all compost bins if there are any remaining contents. The compost will have had enough time to break down by the autumn and be rich in nutrients, so scatter compost wherever you can for a final push.
4. Remove tender plants: Any tender plants need to be taken out of the soil, you can just keep them in trays with dry soil so that the frost will not hurt the delicate root structure. You can also bubble wrap potted plants to help insulate them a bit better.
5. Cover water features: If you have a small pond, fountain or another water feature you can simply cover it with a net before the leaves fall in earnest. The swaying of a net in the wind can also reduce the likelihood of a pond freezing during winter.
6. Water pots: Your plants will thank you for a good watering in the early autumn, which can extend the flowering period. Summer flowers come out best from a strong root, so it is a good idea to water or fertilise before winter so that they have a good chance.
7. Cut hedges: All hedgerows should be pruned before winter sets in, which is a good move for a tidy garden throughout winter. You can also prune perennial herbs and if you plant fruit trees in the summer a gentle pruning can help them survive the cold.

Autumn is the perfect time to do all of the essential tasks that will save time and effort when spring comes around. Another of the most crucial is planting flower bulbs. Bulbs are great for their dormancy properties, which allow them to remain in the soil for a long time before they start to rot.

However, if you plant bulbs that are in shallow water-logged soil they may rot during winter and not come up in the spring. As a result, one of the key tasks is preparing the topsoil to improve drainage. You can use absorbent, biodegradable foam pellets and till the soil with a rake or fork.

Tips for Higher Chances of Success in Autumn Gardening

The main point to remember for success is that you need an early start, which should be gradual but will ideally take place in mid-September. Pay attention to how your garden plants and lawn react to the changing weather. The tools we have listed below will help all of the tasks we’ve described above:

• STIHL Bypass Pruning Shears

• STIHL FUNCTION SensoTouch Gloves
• Husqvarna 125BVx Handheld Vacuum/Blower

You should also get your garden machinery and equipment serviced regularly for better results, which you can do in the UK by using our servicing plans. All of the essential jobs and tasks you need to complete during autumn gardening will be easier and simpler with practical tools.