Autumn tips for your garden

Don’t let your garden fade as the seasons change. Spring gets all the attention, but as the year is winding down, autumn is the perfect time to prep and plant your garden. Cooler weather means plants are less stressed by heat.

Visit your local garden and look specifically for specialty bulbs for the autumn season. Remember to plant your bulbs, flowers and plants on schedule for the perfect time to bloom.

Add some colour

Get some colour in your garden this autumn. Winter daffodils are one of the most perfect flowering bulbs for this time of year. They produce vibrant shades that can bring your outside space to life.

Plants in baskets

Pansies are an annual flower that grow in the winter. A great way to brighten up your garden during the colder months. As these flowers have a vivid burst of colour, they are ideal for hanging baskets.

Greenery

Greens in your garden look best in the winter, so the autumn season is the ideal time to fill in the gaps in your borders. Glossy evergreens are a staple to all autumn gardens. The mix of warm soil and cool air stimulates root growth to help your tree or shrub grow during this period.

Other autumn tips

• remember to check your soil, turn or add new compost to keep it fresh.
• feed your lawn, don’t let your grass suffer and make sure you give it the nutrients it needs.
• protect sensitive plants as some plants can’t survive the colder months and they might need to be covered.
• feed the birds as they won’t have access to as much food in the colder months.

Get ready for spring

Prepare for spring by planting bulbs and seeds ready for growth next year. Planting in autumn can help roots as they continue to grow and store up energy ready for the next growing season.

Try something new

Why not try planting new bulbs, flowers and plants? If you've gone for poppies, roses or daffodils in the past, then choose something like tulips, violas or snowdrops this year depending on what grows best in your garden.

Remember to wrap up as you’re planting outside and it can get quite chilly!