Seasonal Tips & Topics

🌿 Six Simple Autumn Tips🌿

A little work now can help keep your garden colourful, healthy and ready for the seasons ahead.

1. Plant spring-flowering bulbs

Plant daffodils, crocuses, and hyacinths during autumn for a welcome burst of colour next spring. Tulips are best planted a little later, ideally in November.

2. Plant trees, shrubs, and hedging

Cooler conditions and naturally moist soil can help newly planted trees, shrubs and hedging establish. Water thoroughly after planting and continue watering during dry spells.

3. Refresh tired containers

Replace fading summer displays with cyclamen, heathers, pansies, and violas. Combine flowers with colourful foliage to create containers that continue looking good as temperatures fall.

4. Protect tender plants

Move tender container plants into a greenhouse, conservatory or sheltered position before hard frosts arrive. Keep horticultural fleece ready for unexpectedly cold nights and check protected plants regularly.

5. Prepare pots for wetter weather

Raise outdoor containers onto pot feet to improve drainage and reduce the risk of waterlogging. Check that drainage holes are clear and remove saucers that may collect standing water.

6. Leave something for wildlife

Keep attractive seed heads and a few undisturbed areas where practical. Clean and refill bird feeders, provide fresh water and leave a small amount of natural shelter beneath suitable shrubs.

Need some help?

Visit Elm Court and speak to our horticultural team. We can help you choose suitable plants and products for the autumn jobs you want to tackle.