Make the most of the mild autumn temperatures to enjoy your garden.
Autumn is here and with it comes the spectacle of colours that nature has to offer. The leaves on the trees are changing colour and the sunsets are showing us unforgettable landscapes.
For this reason, and because the weather is still good for enjoying the outdoors, the garden is the best option for spending leisure time, doing sport, or having meals and after-dinner conversations. And because you want to do it in the best way, in this article we will explain what you need to do to take care of your trees and plants during this season of the year.
The cold weather is coming, prepare the garden!
Autumn is a time of great changes in the garden and, therefore, will require us to carry out different jobs. It is also the season that precedes winter, and it will be necessary to prepare the garden for the low temperatures.
Autumn: ideal for planting trees
If you are planning to plant new trees or deciduous shrubs, or to relocate existing ones, autumn is the ideal time. This is because the soil is still warm from the high summer temperatures and encourages root development. If you plant them again, be sure to cover the base with compost to avoid drought and at the same time protect them from winter frosts.
Watering in autumn
During summer, the frequency of watering increases due to the high temperatures and sunshine. In autumn, however, the frequency of watering should be reduced, both because of the high probability of rainfall and the decrease in heat.
Collect the dry leaves
When we think of autumn, we all think of the ground full to overflowing with dry leaves. This is one of the most uncomfortable jobs of the season, but at the same time it is the one that needs to be done most often. Fallen leaves on the lawn can rot and encourage fungus.
Plant a new lawn or renovate the existing one.
Autumn is also the ideal season for planting grass from seed, as well as for tidying up existing turf. Mow it and treat it with an anti-fungal treatment to make it ready.
