{"id":1,"date":"2024-08-26T10:01:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T09:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/?p=1"},"modified":"2024-09-11T11:05:15","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T10:05:15","slug":"things-to-do-in-the-garden-in-autumn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/things-to-do-in-the-garden-in-autumn\/","title":{"rendered":"Things To Do in the Garden in Autumn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Autumn Garden Jobs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer\u2019s over and it\u2019s time to put away the BBQ. The garden work doesn\u2019t stop though: below are the top things to do in the garden in autumn to keep it looking great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve possibly spent more time in your garden over the past few summers than in previous years. Back in the pandemic, many of us got into doing a bit of gardening for the first time, and that trend has continued. As well as sprucing up the plants, you might have added new furniture, solar lighting, a fire pit or chimenea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the work doesn\u2019t stop now that the colder weather\u2019s here. In fact, autumn is the ideal time to get cleaned up and ready for the extremes of winter. So pull out your gardening gloves and take a look at these things to do in the garden in autumn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should you do in your garden this Autumn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of garden work at this time of year is actually tidying up from the planting, projects and growth of the summer. But if you do it now, the garden will not only look better over the winter, but you\u2019ll also have a lot less work on your hands when the weather turns warmer again in the spring.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1_1bc363-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1_1bc363-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1_1bc363-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1_1bc363-55 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1_1bc363-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1_1bc363-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1_1bc363-55 alignnone has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1_98b67f-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1_98b67f-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1_98b67f-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1_98b67f-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1_98b67f-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1_98b67f-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1_98b67f-8b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1_98b67f-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1_98b67f-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1_98b67f-8b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1_2858e8-49, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1_2858e8-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1_2858e8-49\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1_2858e8-49 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1_2858e8-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1_2858e8-49\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1_2858e8-49 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1_2858e8-49\"><em>Almost The Weekend is reader-supported. When you buy through links on this site, I may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Things To Do in the Garden in Autumn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the top things to turn your attention to in the garden now before winter arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Sort Out Garden Furniture and Barbecues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What to do with your garden furniture and BBQ over the winter really depends on whether you\u2019ve got anywhere to store it. If you\u2019re lucky enough to have a shed or garage where it can be put away for the season, then this can be the easiest way to make sure it\u2019s protected from the elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you\u2019re leaving it out (like I am, because our garage is too full of who knows what), then make sure that cushions are stored away indoors out of the damp and think about investing in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4geq4Tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">furniture covers<\/a><\/strong> to protect the hard surfaces from falling leaves and frost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to give furniture a decent clean before it\u2019s covered or stored \u2013 and make sure it\u2019s dry before any covers go on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to give your barbecue grill a final clean too, so you don\u2019t open it up to a horror show on the first warm day next spring. Put a cover on it to protect it, and remember to disconnect the hose from gas bottles and make sure the valves are firmly closed. You can safely leave gas canisters out over the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/things-to-do-in-the-garden-in-autumn-pin-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do in the garden in autumn\" class=\"wp-image-1776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/things-to-do-in-the-garden-in-autumn-pin-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/things-to-do-in-the-garden-in-autumn-pin-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/things-to-do-in-the-garden-in-autumn-pin-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/things-to-do-in-the-garden-in-autumn-pin.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Clean Patios and Decks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now\u2019s a great time to get decks, patios and driveways cleaned up. Removing mould and moss will mean they don\u2019t get slippery and dangerous over winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/pressure-washers\/b?ie=UTF8&amp;node=114633031\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>pressure washer<\/strong><\/a>, this is the best way to go about it. They\u2019re much quicker and more powerful than a standard hose \u2013 although if you\u2019ve used one before, you\u2019ll know it\u2019s a messy job. Wear old clothes and wellies at all costs. You\u2019ll still end up looking like the swamp monster, but at least you\u2019ve been warned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve got swings, slides or a trampoline, now is also a good opportunity to clean these up ahead of winter. And if your paddling pool is still out, dumped in a corner somewhere looking a bit green and full of gunk, then it\u2019s probably time to get that away too. (Alternatively, you could leave it out till the spring when it\u2019ll be irreparably manky and then buy a new one next year. Not that I\u2019d ever do that.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/things-to-do-in-the-garden-in-autumn-1024x586.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do in the garden in Autumn\" class=\"wp-image-1777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/things-to-do-in-the-garden-in-autumn-1024x586.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/things-to-do-in-the-garden-in-autumn-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/things-to-do-in-the-garden-in-autumn-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/things-to-do-in-the-garden-in-autumn.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Do Some Autumn Lawn Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Autumn is a great time to get your grass back into good condition after the summer and ready to withstand the winter weather. British summer can throw all sorts at our grass, from drought to waterlogging \u2013 so taking care of it in the autumn can help with bare patches, weeds and moss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to start, whatever the condition of your lawn, is to scarify the grass: this basically means getting either a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4gntJy8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">springy metal-tined rake<\/a><\/strong> or a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Xe5MAM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">scarifying machine<\/a><\/strong> and using it to remove debris and moss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your lawn has been wet, aerate it using a large garden fork or, for a more fun way, try some of these <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4dVXq88\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">aerating shoes<\/a><\/strong>. Then apply a dedicated <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/47l8ngY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">autumn lawn fertiliser<\/a><\/strong>, plus any treatments you need for moss or weeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have patches, whether from poor growth, pets, or under the kids\u2019 play equipment, this is a great time to re-seed them with a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XCXALG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">lawn seed or patch mix<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Plant Spring Bulbs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s in beds and borders, or pots and patio containers, this is the time to plant some <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XBjbEi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">spring-flowering bulbs<\/a><\/strong>. If you plant a variety, you\u2019ll get flowers over a longer period of time come the spring. Try snowdrops, crocuses, daffodils and tulips to get a rainbow of colour as we emerge from winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure where to start, most bulb packets have planting instructions on them to help you. Then you can pretty much ignore them until they pop up to brighten your day next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Plant and Maintain Autumn Trees and Shrubs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to establish hedges, climbers or roses, then autumn is a great time to plant hardy shrubs (for non-hardy, it\u2019s best to wait till spring). Use plenty of compost or manure to add organic matter to the soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For existing shrubs, roses and hedging, prune them back after they\u2019ve finished flowering to neaten them up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#daeaec;padding-left:5%;padding-right:5%;padding-bottom:2%;padding-top:2%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container aligncenter gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:1200px\">\n\n<p><strong>You might also like:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/things-to-do-at-the-weekends-in-september\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1747\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Things to do at the weekends in September<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/how-to-have-a-hygge-weekend\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1137\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to have a Hygge Weekend<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Sort Your Autumn Fruit and Veg Garden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you planted any fruit and veg this year, then you may still be harvesting it now. Watch out for birds going for autumn fruit \u2013 you may need to protect it if you\u2019re still picking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also want to plant seeds for winter and spring harvesting, such as spring cabbages, spinach, and radishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Make a Compost Bin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Autumn&#8217;s a great time to make a compost heap or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ei1D5L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">compost bin<\/a><\/strong>, as you can use it to collect falling leaves if you have trees in the garden. Autumn leaves make great leaf mould in your compost bin which is good news for your future plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Enjoy Your Garden This Autumn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of all, enjoy the last of the warmer weather before the chill sets in. Take any chance you can get to sit in a sunny spot with a cup of tea, and soak up that vitamin D while you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/what-to-do-in-the-garden-in-autumn-tea-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Cup of tea in the garden\" class=\"wp-image-1778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/what-to-do-in-the-garden-in-autumn-tea-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/what-to-do-in-the-garden-in-autumn-tea-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/what-to-do-in-the-garden-in-autumn-tea-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/what-to-do-in-the-garden-in-autumn-tea-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/what-to-do-in-the-garden-in-autumn-tea.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No point denying it any more: summer&#8217;s over and it&#8217;s time to put away the BBQ. 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