AUTUMN 2025

After what seemed like an endless summer we are now firmly in horticultural/meteorological Autumn. A good time to get ahead and prepare the garden for shorter days and colder nights.

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SEASONAL TASKS​

 

Keep an eye on the weather forecasts and have some fleece and cloches handy to protect any late sowings in the vegetable plot if required. Consider those plants and precious ceramic or terracotta pots that might require some protection from wet and cold conditions. Bring them under cover if possible or bubble wrap the pots and put fleece over the plants.

 

Autumn is a good time split a wide variety of herbaceous perennials when the soil still has a bit of warmth. This gives the plants a chance to establish before winter. With the climate changing, perhaps they will be less stressed by lack of water in Spring.  Soak the plant, then dig up the main clump and ease the plants apart ensuring each new clump has some roots then re-plant wherever you want them or pot them up to share with friends or donate to the Plant Sale in May!

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This is the time to plant Spring bulbs like Daffodils, Crocus and Tulips to ensure a good display next year. There is a huge variety available and whilst it can seem a bit of a chore, you will be rewarded in Spring when the buried treasure comes through to bring such pleasure.

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To safeguard tall plants from the inevitable winds we will get over the next few months, tie-in wayward branches and make sure supports are sturdy and securely anchored. Shrubs like Buddleja and shrub Roses benefit from pruning back by about half to reduce wind-rock which damages their roots.

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Autumn is now making itself known with geese overhead, changing colours in the garden and all around us so make the most of those golden days this time of year often yields to do some seasonal jobs you will be glad you did when the New Year comes around.

 

 

 

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