As the nights draw in, here’s our list of simple, but effective, gardening jobs for the Autumn season.
1. Rake up the leaves
Make sure to rake your lawn of any fallen leaves, twigs and other debris before the cold weather sets in. This not only helps to make your lawn look tidy, but also allows all the air to get to your lawn. Thick layers of leaves can block water, air flow and nutrients from getting down to the lawn’s root system. Collect the leaves for composting – a great use as fertiliser in the future.
2. Pruning
Prune hedges, shrubs and trees before winter sets in so they’re easier to maintain when the cold weather hits. Pruning stimulates the formation of buds and flowers, therefore encouraging stronger plant growth next spring.
3. Create habitats for wildlife
Remember to create small piles of old branches and wood in your garden to provide shelter to insects, birds and small animals.
4. Plant your spring bulbs
Now is the time to plant your spring bulbs to add colour to your garden come the spring – tulips, crocuses and daffodils will certainly brighten up your garden. Meanwhile, there’s a whole host of plants that flourish in the winter that you can incorporate into your planting schedule for the coming year…..and finally….
5. Build a raised bed using Bramdean’s quality oak sleepers. Simply follow our 5 easy to follow steps:
1) Choose the size and position of your raised bed
2) Lay the sleepers on the ground and fasten them together
3) Add another layer to the raised bed
4) Attach a plastic membrane to the raised bed
5) Fill your raised bed with soil and add your choice of plants
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