TIDY UP YOUR GARDEN FOR AUTUMN
Autumn is the perfect season to get stuck into garden maintenance and cleaning. By taking the time to tidy and repair your outdoors now, you’ll ensure your garden stays healthy, looks neat, and most importantly is ready to burst back into life again as soon as spring starts
To make it easy, we’ve compiled some essential garden tidy jobs to tick off your to do list this autumn
CLEAR FALLEN LEAVES
Autumn leaves look pretty as they flutter from trees and gather on the ground, but unfortunately, they can suffocate your lawn and starve it of vital nutrients. To keep your grass in top condition, start raking and gathering those leaves as soon as you can. A pair of leaf grabbers can scoop up large piles of leaves quick and easy. Add the leaves to your compost heap or store in a separate container to create leafmould, which can be used as compost or mulch
If you’re unable to rake or have a large garden, a leaf blower is a great alternative and gets the job done quick and easy
WASH PATIOS
Clean away debris such as dead leaves or moss from your patios, pathways and driveways using a pressure washer and patio cleaner. Not only does this make your garden look tidier, but it also makes your outdoors safer during autumn and winter. These debris can freeze and become slippery in cold and wet weather, so make sure you clear them away before they become a hazard
DEADHEAD AND DEWEED
Weeding is an important job to do before the frosty weather settles in. Getting rid of your weeds now can stop them becoming a bigger problem in spring. Make sure to pay special attention to areas alongside paving joints and garden edges. You can use a trusty weedkiller, but tackling the job with a trusty pair of gardening gloves will ensure you’re pulling the weeds right out from the roots
To prevent disease spreading in your plants and keep the appearance of your garden up, snip away dying leaves or flower heads that have finished blooming with a clean pair of secateurs. You can find out everything you need to know about deadheading in our blog. Prune trees and shrubs too to promote healthier growth next year and prevent disease
CUT GRASS
Once the weather cools down, give your grass one final mow, leaving your grass length slightly longer. Cut the edges of your lawn using an edging tool to give your borders neatly cut lines. This means when the spring comes again, you won’t have to do as much maintenance on your lawn. Check out our full autumn lawn care guide to make sure your grass is properly looked after over the colder months
If you have any more questions on tidying your garden this autumn, simply pop into your nearest Dobbies and speak to our expert team, who are always happy to share their knowledge and advice!