Autumn is one of the most significant seasons among gardeners and it holds a lot of positivity and productive capability when compared to some other seasons that rally around it.
Gardening during the autumn period comprises maintenance and planning which ensures a better growing period and it also helps to keep the garden in its top condition.
The autumn season spans over one of the busiest periods in gardening and it mostly requires the attention and concentration of gardeners so as to be able to achieve the best landscape for gardening purposes.
This period is much more than just keeping the garden in order; it involves ensuring that your garden is suitable for use in spring and making sure that plants in the garden are well protected and guarded.
Garden maintenance is more like every other kind of maintenance, you need to put everything in order and as well ensure that they are suitable for later use.
This is the season that begets winter and you will want to ensure that your garden is well prepared for this harsh and difficult season of the year.
There are certain activities that must be carried out ahead of time because of their essentiality during autumn so you must gear up, get all the necessary equipment, and head out to start preparing your garden for the best seasons that are yet to come.
Want to learn more about what to be done ahead of an autumn garden; then you are in the right place. Read further to learn more – you don’t want to miss out!
Tips on things to put in place for an autumn garden
Autumn is the season when you can carefully prepare for spring and ensure that your garden is safe and secure as well as other things present on the garden lawn.
In subsequent parts of this section, we will discuss more about the things to do for an autumn garden. Below are some tips to follow:
Put away furniture:
There are spaces in the garden where we have certain furniture such as chairs, tables, and in some cases benches.
No matter the furniture you have in your garden, make sure that they are removed as soon as autumn begins so as to prevent damages that could be caused by the weather condition.
Also, if you have any cooking equipment in your garden make sure that they are removed and taken inside to keep safe.
Make sure that the garden is well-cleaned and revive furniture with metal parts (or made out of it) before storing it.
Patio and Deck cleansing:
Garden parts such as decks and patios must be cleaned on a regular basis to ensure that they are free from algae growth and dirt.
Some other areas such as walk paths and driveways must also be cleaned and if your garden is surrounded by trees and there are lots of falling leaves, then you will have to sweep regularly.
Parts of the garden that are shady should be looked into for possible algae growth on walls and floor and it must be gotten rid of as soon as possible.
Having wet leaves due to the wet weather can cause slipping and can lead to rot. You can make use of a hard brush for sweeping and the leaves can be bagged up to be used for composting and in some cases stored for mulching.
Hedge and Foliage cutback:
This involves the removal of thick branches and dead branches and leaves. This operation can be carried out by using a pair of secateurs or hedge trimmers – and in some cases, other sophisticated equipment might be required.
This involves the trimming of plants and ensuring the removal of branches from which will possibly fall later in the season.
This operation will make operations in spring easier and it will help us prevent overgrowing and overcrowding.
If you have trees that are very tall around you and it seems a little bit difficult for you to handle; seeking the indulgence of an expert will go a long way in helping you get this done.
Look after outbuildings:
There are buildings such as sheds, garden rooms, and greenhouses that may be affected by the weather.
If these buildings are made out of materials like glasses, keeping them clean is going to help you ease the cleaning to be carried out during spring.
Leaving glasses dirty during autumn can lead to the accumulation of dirt over months which will become very difficult to get rid of when carrying out final cleaning so you must clean them at all times.
Wooden materials should also be taken care of as required and you must clean out the greenhouses making sure that it is suitable for proper storage over the winter season and for easy access when needed during spring.
The roof must be well secured and you should make sure that it is waterproof as water can be disastrous.
Check out fencing:
If you have a fence around your garden, then this can be the best time to check it out and make sure that it is strong.
If you notice that the fence is getting weak, then you must make necessary provisions for repairs to prevent possible damages.
Care for the lawn:
Properly keeping your garden lawn in the right shape is of great importance and essence. The grasses on the lawn must be given a very good cut and reduced to the required height so that they can be well prepared for the spring season.
During dry winter, grass will still need plenty of water for them to survive and when there are patches in the lawn, make sure that it is watered properly.
Fallen leaves on the lawn should be removed to prevent rot. You can also shred the leaves with lawnmowers and allow decaying over time.
Protect pots and plants:
There are plants that are grown in pots and they all need to be well protected at all times. If you have pots that are planted in the soil, they should be raised to prevent waterlogging and they can as well be insulated to avoid freezing of soil.
Before the first frosts’ arrival, potted plants can as well be removed from pots and the pots can be stored in greenhouses or conservatories for later use – if they cannot withstand the cold.
Plant bulbs:
There are flowers that adorn our gardens during the spring; so you can always plant them ahead of time.
Bulbs such as tulips, hyacinth, dwarf iris, daffodils, and others can be grown from September to November depending on your choice – you have your choice to make at this point.
You can choose a combination of flowers, single flowers, and etc. all depending on what you want. They will be able to survive the winter and appear beautifully in the garden come the next spring.
Keep wildlife around:
You don’t have to get rid of all the plants that are in your garden, having some wildlife visiting your garden will be a nice thing to do for nature.
Moreover, the provision of some seeds, nuts, and water during winter can help to draw the attention of birds to your garden when food is scarce and hard to get. You can as well create a small shelter for these birds during fall.
Practice mulching:
Keeping your plant safe and protected during the cold season is very essential. During autumn, the amount of water made available to plants roots can become very much and this can lead to waterlogging.
You can protect your plant by adding wood chips, leaves, and pine needles to the base of the plant to avoid water penetration. This is also important to prevent the susceptibility of the root to rot and action of pest larvae.
Conclusion
Keeping your garden in shape during the autumn season will give you an edge in the coming season. Enjoy the fall and make the best out of it!
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