Tips For An Autumn Proof Garden

Summer 2024 hasn’t delivered great weather. For most of us, it felt like April shower all year.  To prolong any joy, lets look at Tips For An Autumn Proof Garden.

Now, as we enter autumn, we look forward to cozy evenings and nature walks. Of course, we also anticipate stunning autumn foliage.

However, it’s important to consider how to keep your garden in top condition.

Let’s explore our top 5 tips for autumn-proofing your garden. Embrace the changing seasons!

Seasonal Maintenance

To keep your garden vibrant and also healthy as seasons shift, adjust your maintenance routine.

First then, begin with regular debris removal.

In autumn, fallen leaves and spent plants become more common. Remove debris often to keep your garden clean and tidy also. This also lowers the risk of pests and plant diseases.

Continue regular lawn mowing and trim overgrown branches and bushes.

Add excess trimmings, leaves, and grass clippings to your compost bin. This will enrich your garden soil for next spring.

Autumn Plants

Protective Fencing

Whilst it is important to add autumnal plants and flowers to your garden, it is important to remember that with autumn, comes blustery winds and drops in temperature.

This means that it is well worth considering adding a protective fence around vulnerable plants and vegetation.

Here at Grangewood, we have a range of fencing options that will not only shield any fragile plants from the elements but also add a touch of elegance and visual appeal.

Our range includes – 

• Brown Framed Closeboard Panels – Pressure Treated Fencing
• Brown Contractor Closeboard Panels – Pressure Treated Fencing
• Green Closeboard Panels – Pressure Treated Fencing
• Gold Framed Closeboard Panels – Treated Fencing

With our closeboard, pressure treated fence panels, you can install a sturdy yet attractive border for your vegetation.

Care For Your Garden Structures

Garden structures such as –

• Trellises
• Log & tool stores
• Pergolas
• Sheds

Will all require added protection against the autumn weather.

Inspect your garden structures, identifying any signs of damage, wear or structural stability.

Also, repair for any potential cracks, rot or loose nails/screws to ensure that your garden structures are able to withstand the changing seasons.

It is also worth applying a fresh layer of protective coatings, enhancing weather resistance will be crucial for your outdoor structures as the days grow cooler.

This means adding weather resistant stain and wood preserver to your garden structures to preserve them throughout the colder months and ensure their functionality.

Don’t Abandon Your Garden!

For our final tip, as simple as it seems, remember to enjoy your autumnal garden!

Without the sun to entice us outside it can be easy to let your garden space become unused throughout autumn and winter but that shouldn’t be the case.

Of course, make sure that everyone is wrapped up warm but even in autumn there are a wide range of fun and productive activities that you can still enjoy in the garden, this includes –

• Setting Up Bird Feeders or Animal Shelters
• Creating a Fire Pit
• Star Gazing
• Plant Bulbs
• Harvest Summer Fruit & Vegetables

 As long as your garden is well maintained and any furniture is covered from the rain then there is no reason that you can’t still enjoy your outdoor space with your family and friends.

For more expert garden tips, visit our blog section or to learn more about any of our products, feel free to contact us today.

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