A golden garden: Autumnal horticulture 101
September and October are great gardening months – really!
It’s all about getting out there while the weather’s still warm enough for you
to enjoy - or at least not dread – immersing yourself in the outdoors.
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Whilst some gardeners might be feeling a little blue that
the summer months are drawing to a close, there’s no need to despair… autumn
has something to offer lovers of the outdoors too.
Autumn can actually be a great time to get out in to the
garden, and is essential time to make preparations for the year to come. Brave
a bit of the rain to follow this guide and your garden will repay you tenfold
come spring… we swear!

One way to keep your garden looking friendly in autumn and
winter, when plants and flowers can seem to go a little AWOL, is to invest in a
few pieces of quality garden accessories. Personally, I love the natural look
of home and garden store Bents’
collection of wicker
garden furniture. The light colours remind me of the saplings which will be
back in springtime!
Don’t tidy up too much when trying to make things look nice
though. It’s easy to get a little carried away when it comes to raking, but not
only are fallen leaves and foliage great fun for kids… and grownups… to jump
around in, they can look really quite beautiful. Why not take some snaps of
your garden this autumn and revel in its golden glory for the rest of the year?
Leaves and foliage also provide a protective blanket for vulnerable perennials,
keeping them safe from harsh frosts or, even worse, snow!
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Autumn is also the time to start planting trees
and shrubs for next spring. Planting early will make sure that your new
plants have time to establish themselves before the spring, plus planting in autumn
is a lot more fun than trying to dig rock-hard, frosty ground.
Of course you don’t have to fill your garden with brand new
plants, as it’s easy to create new plants from the ones you already have! Take
10cm cuttings from hardwood herbs such as bay, or rosemary and plant in pots of
premium soil for the best results possible.
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