August care

Autumn gardening

Autumn is a good time to get into the garden. Your soil will still contain a fair bit of warmth from summer before winter rain hits. A great time to get planting without the summer heat!

Mulch for your garden

Mulch is your gardens best friend. It helps the soil hold in moisture so you don’t have to water it as often and also keeps down the weeds. Over time, mulch will break down into your soil and improve it by adding nutrients.

Cut back hedges, foliage & prune trees

As part of your autumn gardening routine, trim thick stems right back and remove any dead branches and leaves. This will make maintenance in spring easier, prevent overgrowing and reduce dropping leaves.

Autumn is also a great time to prune fruiting cane shrubs, especially currants and raspberries, once they've finished producing; young trees that haven't yet established a good shape, and border perennials such as peonies and delphiniums. 

There are many reasons why you should prune your trees. It helps improve the health and appearance of your trees, removes dead or dying branches and can even promote crop growth in fruit trees!

Take care of the lawn

In winter, grass will still need plenty of water. If you spot brown patches on your lawn, ensure it is watered regularly. Give your lawn a good mow before the cold and wet weather sets in and trim back the edges to make maintenance in spring easier. Keep weeds down by regularly checking for them and clear away fallen leaves from the lawn too to prevent rot.

Fertilising your lawn will ensure that it stays green and healthy throughout the year. Autumn is a great time to fertilise because it protects your lawn through the winter months. You should aim to fertilise twice a year for the best results.