We came across a really useful blog post on the BBC about what you should be doing in your garden, and when, during the autumn to protect it and prepare it for spring.
“Early autumn
- Bring in tender plants under cover before the first frosts.
- Plant or move evergreens and conifers, while the soil is still warm.
- Plant spring bedding, such as wallflowers and polyanthus.
- Plant spring bulbs
Mid autumn
- Tidy perennials, removing dead stems but leaving seed-heads for birds to eat.
- Plant deciduous trees, shrubs and climbers.
- Lay new lawns, so long as soil is not too wet.
- Batten down the hatches, ensuring nothing can blow about and cause damage on windy nights.
Late autumn
- Plant shrubs, roses and hedging plants sold with bare roots.
- Clear up fallen leaves and compost them.
- Plant tulips and hyacinths.
- Move deciduous trees and shrubs once they have lost their leaves.
- Take hardwood cuttings from shrubs and roses. “
Source: Key Jobs for Autumn – BBC
Following these points should ensure that your garden escapes unscathed from the winter and means it will look beautiful during the spring.
