There is nothing wrong with preparing your garden for the spring even in autumn. Early planning will set you up for an easier journey through autumn and winter and prepare your outdoor space for luscious-looking spring bloom. As the old saying goes, fail to prepare, prepare to fail, this really resonates here.
By preparing your garden early and taking small and simple steps through the cooler months you are making the long, mundane garden tasks bite-sized and much more manageable. And before we get too far ahead of ourselves, sites like GardenFencing.com will be stop number one along your journey as it is ideal to protect your garden from animals, like deer and other critters, so that your work is not digested and mangled by wildlife.
Digging up your annual flowers
These are fantastic for a quick and easy bloom. They bring beautiful colors and textures to your garden. You may think you’re doing the wrong thing by digging these up in the autumn and winter, but this is an important job!
Fertilize your lawn
You may not think this is a necessary step, and really it probably isn’t. But with your plants absorbing all their nutrients through the soil and roots, it is beneficial to give your grass a helping hand as it survives the harsh autumnal and winter months.
De-weeding
Weeds are catastrophic to your garden and can hinder the progress of your beautifully well-cared-for outdoor space. If this isn’t taken under control before autumn and more importantly winter, then you are facing a huge problem when spring arrives.
Following a big clean-up, a good tidy of your lawn, and putting your garden furniture away, it’s time to plant for spring. The best bulbs to plant now for a spring bloom:
- Hydrangea
- Bluebells
- Daffodils
- Crocus
- Snowdrop
These are just some of a selection of bulbs that are ideal for planting in your garden for spring bloom. Additionally, you can grow vegetables through the autumn and wintertime in a cold frame or greenhouse. This is a perfect way to extend the growing season throughout the year and give yourself some tasty treats over the cooler months. If you’re unsure of where to buy a suitable greenhouse or cold frame, check out reputable retailers online or in-store such as Two Wests.
What exactly can you grow in the autumn here in the UK?
- Asparagus
- Broad beans
- Garlic
- Onions
- Peas
- Shallots
- Spring onions
- Spinach
- Carrots
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Pak Choi
We recommend opting for a greenhouse, polytunnel, or cold frame for any vegetable growing throughout autumn and winter. The temperature can be as much as 5 degrees warming with inside growing with the additional benefit of using insulation to keep your plants extra warm and free from frost. By extending the growing season you have the ability to have year-round blooms and vegetable growths which is every budding gardener’s dream.
