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It sounds terrifying to admit it, but Autumn is almost upon us. And while we can enjoy the last few weeks of summer sun, the leaves will slowly turn brown and the day will begin to shorten. In the lead up to the change in season, any good gardener will know, it’s always a good idea to be one step ahead. Preparing and planning before the leaves fall.
If you’re already thinking about planting your winter bulbs and planning for the first frost of the year, here are some top tips to help you prepare your garden for the autumn season.
1. Take care of your soil
Now is a better time than any to begin preparing your soil for the colder temperatures and the harsh weather conditions that come with a change in season. Adding both compost and mulch to your soil at this point in the year is a brilliant idea and will help to not only protect your soil from colder temperatures but provide much-needed moisture and nutrients for healthy growth over the autumn and winter months.
2. Buy you spring bulbs now for the best choice at garden centres
Late summer is the perfect time to consider stocking up your inventory with spring bulbs. Ready to plant between September and November, buying them now will provide you with a great range of choice, quality bulbs and potentially some late-summer deals.
Spring bulbs ready to buy from One Click Plants:
Shop our range of spring bulbs in time for planting. With a great selection of spring bulbs available, in stock and ready to order directly from our nursery, be ahead of the rest and get yours before we sell out!
3. Prepare your lawn for cold weather
We suggest providing your lawn with a little extra protection so that it can continue to thrive.
If your lawn is looking a little bit dry from the summer sun, the first step is to provide your lawn with some fertiliser and a generous amount of lawn feed.
Spotted some patchy areas? Just sprinkle some lawn seed and be sure to keep the grass well-watered as the summer comes to an end.
4. Remove summer bedding plants that have finished flowering
For any summer flowering plants that have reached their end, now is a good time to clear away the deadheads and prune your plants. Remove debris from containers and give your garden a good clean up in time for a new planting season.
If you’re nurturing your very own vegetable patch and are hoping for some home-grown winter veg this year, be sure to get planting the following:
Spinach
A perfect source of nutrients, if you’re hoping for an abundance of spinach over the next few months, be sure to sow your seeds in late August for leaves as early as October.
Radishes
Radishes are a fabulous vegetable that can be used to add a crunch to your salads or cooked into dishes for extra flavour. The winter varieties of radishes can be planted in late summer and early autumn.
Turnips
Get ready to plant your turnips in early September for signs of growth in as little as a few weeks. In no time you will have healthy, crunchy, tasty turnips, ready to be used in the kitchen.
Cabbage
If you have enough time, cabbages can be planted in late August ready for the seeds to produce quality heads later into the year.
For more support and an easy way to buy your plants online, shop our range of plants, shrubs and perennials at One Click Plants. And why not top up your gardening knowledge with a read of our knowledge hub for further tips and tricks to help you elevate your gardening skills.
