Autumn Garden Tasks

Posted on September 12, 2019 in Gardening

Autumn is upon us, the evenings are gradually drawing in and winter is fast approaching. Autumn is the ideal time to give your garden a thorough tidy, before the cold weather sets in.

As well as clearing fallen leaves, there are lots of other simple tasks that will make a big difference to the look of your garden.

Below we have put together our simple Autumn Garden Tasks Checklist:

• Start removing dead plant remains from borders and clear weeds for composting.
• Rake up leaves and stack for leaf-mould.
• Net ponds to prevent any fallen leaves from fouling the water.
• Give hedges a final trim.
• Raise the cutting height of lawn mowers for the last cuts and sow or turf new lawns.
• Start planting new roses, hardy climbers, shrubs, trees and perennials while the ground is still warm.
• Begin winter digging, especially on heavy soils that are best left rough and exposed to frost.
• Prick out and pot up seedlings and rooted cuttings.
• Move outdoor containers under cover before hard weather, or insulate them where they stand.
• Drain and roll up hosepipes and clean out water butts, and drain and insulate taps if severe frost threatens.
• Repair fences, gates, decking and other wooden structures while the timber is dry.
• Continue to check plants for problems, especially diseases.

We hope you find the above Autumn Garden Tasks list useful however if you have any questions please call one of our friendly team on 0845 604 1288.

Protech Property Solutions specialist in the service delivery of communal garden maintenance and lawn care. Please visit Protech Garden Solutions for more information.