As autumn arrives and the sunny days become scarce, it’s time to prepare your outdoor spaces for the upcoming winter months. While it’s advised to leave some stems and dead growth for wildlife shelter and food, there are still important maintenance tasks to tackle.
Certain plants require tidying to ensure robust growth next year, fruits should be harvested and stored, and early spring vegetables can be planted. It’s also a good time to lay new turf or repair damaged areas in your garden.
To assist with these tasks, experts from The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) have outlined the top 10 garden jobs to complete before the arrival of winter. Trimming back perennials after flowering can boost their bloom the following year, and dividing perennials every few years promotes healthy growth.
Sensitive plants should be moved indoors before frost sets in, while proper care is needed for storing harvested fruits. Cabbages are easy to grow, and climbing roses should be pruned in late autumn or winter for vigorous growth. Additionally, laying turf in mid-autumn allows for new lawns or repairs, and collecting and storing seeds can help increase plant variety in your garden.