The upcoming months of September and October provide the perfect time to get outside while temperatures are moderate and evenings are still light.
Here are some of our top tips to get the most out of your garden before winter sets in.
One last feed
Consider Autumn as preparation for your garden to go into hibernation over the winter months. Just like animals, your gardens will need to store food in order to survive.
Clear the moss and weeds from any areas of the grass to enable moisture and sunlight to get to it so that it doesn’t wilt. Consider purchasing lawn feed to balance out the nutrients of the soil and help your grass stay alive and looking a healthy shade of green throughout winter.
Expand your garden
If you are looking to expand your garden or completely renovate your current plants, shrubs and hedges then believe it or not, autumn is in fact the best time to do this, as new plants can make a strong start and have plenty of time to bed in before the colder weather appears.
The dormant season of late autumn is the best time to plant hedges purchased with bare-rooted whips from specialist nurseries like ours. These younger hedges are much cheaper than buying traditional pot-grown hedges from garden centres, planting them now will mean quicker growth in spring.
One last feed
Consider Autumn as preparation for your garden to go into hibernation over the winter months. Just like animals, your gardens will need to store food in order to survive.
Clear the moss and weeds from any areas of the grass to enable moisture and sunlight to get to it so that it doesn’t wilt. Consider purchasing lawn feed to balance out the nutrients of the soil and help your grass stay alive and looking a healthy shade of green throughout winter.
Expand your garden
If you are looking to expand your garden or completely renovate your current plants, shrubs and hedges then believe it or not, autumn is in fact the best time to do this, as new plants can make a strong start and have plenty of time to bed in before the colder weather appears.
The dormant season of late autumn is the best time to plant hedges purchased with bare-rooted whips from specialist nurseries like ours. These younger hedges are much cheaper than buying traditional pot-grown hedges from garden centres, planting them now will mean quicker growth in spring.
If you’re looking for an autumn flowering hedge, consider Fagus Sylvatica (Beech) which can brighten even the dullest of days with leaves that change to a copper colour but don’t fall until winter is over to be replaced by new leaves.
This applies with lawns too; seeds should be given the opportunity to take root before winter.
Take cuttings
Do you want to make new plants from the ones that you already have in your garden? If so, autumn is the time to make plant and create new growths, particularly if you own a greenhouse. Cuttings should be around 10cm tall and any lower leaves should be removed before planting in small pots of premium grade soil.
It is vital to keep them moist and watered, protecting them from strong winds and direct sunlight which can cause them to wilt.
Hardwood herbs such as rosemary or native banksias work particularly well at this time.
This applies with lawns too; seeds should be given the opportunity to take root before winter.
Take cuttings
Do you want to make new plants from the ones that you already have in your garden? If so, autumn is the time to make plant and create new growths, particularly if you own a greenhouse. Cuttings should be around 10cm tall and any lower leaves should be removed before planting in small pots of premium grade soil.
It is vital to keep them moist and watered, protecting them from strong winds and direct sunlight which can cause them to wilt.
Hardwood herbs such as rosemary or native banksias work particularly well at this time.
Prepare your soil
Protecting your soil by keeping vital nutrients, which are needed for it to remain fertile, will ensure that your garden has a great head start at the beginning of the year to last all year long. Introducing wood chippings or mulch on top of your soil will protect your soil, particularly between plants and shrubs were nutrients are key for the winter months.
Earthworms cultivate the soil, so you will want to ensure that you have a healthy amount of earthworms in your soil. Adding organic matter like manure and leaves will improve the quality of your soil and attract worms.
For any questions or advice on preparing your garden for autumn, or plans you can grow over the course of the next season please contact Seagrave Nurseries.
