The clocks are about to change so it is time to put the garden to bed. The chances for barbeques and sitting on patios has passed, the summer flowers are wilting, and the garden is less appealing.
What to do now
A few chores now will keep your garden looking decent for the winter and easier to start back to next spring.
- Cut the grass one final time. Set the blades higher and don’t worry too much if the grass isn’t picked up perfectly by the mower. Any cut grass left behind will be taken down into the soil below by worms and help to fertilise and improve it
- Remove summer bedding plants. They may still have a few buds left, and you can wait until they have flowered, but they will turn brown and unsightly in the first frosts. Removing summer bedding releases space and pots to store or put to other uses
- Sweep up leaves and dead head roses. The roses may continue flowering until Christmas if you encourage them.
- Plant spring bulbs. There are some great multi-buys available in garden centres and DIY shops at the moment. Plant up any pots you have emptied of summer bedding for a great spring show
- Leave ornamental grasses and perennials. The upright stems, flowers and seed heads look great in first and snow. They also provide food for birds and shelter for the wealth of bugs and mini-beasts that share your garden.
Time to review
Once you have put your garden to bed, and it has returned to the bare bones and structures, you have a chance to review.
- Is your garden what you wanted?
- Are some plants taking over and swamping others?
- Do you need more height in different parts of the garden?
If you find you are unhappy with your garden and unsure what to change to make it right, give Chopwell a call. Our friendly professional team can offer advice and suggestions to make your garden the haven you desire. Contact us for a free initial consultation.
