13 Mar How To Get Your Garden Autumn-Ready

The scorching summer days are slowly giving way to cooler temperatures and shorter evenings. While many of us are holding off on unpacking our favourite knitwear, avid gardeners know that the months ahead are some of the busiest.

As the seasons shift, now is the perfect time to start preparing for darker mornings and colder days. An autumn-ready garden sets the stage for a vibrant spring.

Whether you relish every moment in the garden or simply enjoy having a lush outdoor space, here are a few ways to get your garden ready for the cooler, dormant months ahead.

Clear Away Fallen Leaves and Debris

Come the end of April, your outdoor space will be covered in majestic golden browns and yellows. Nothing says ‘autumn’s here’ quite like a mosaic of golden hues, but those fallen leaves can leave your garden looking messy. They also trap moisture, creating the perfect breeding ground for bacteria, mould, and pests that can harm your lawn and plants. If you’d like to put those fallen leaves to good use, turn them into leaf mould—an excellent organic mulch. Simply collect the leaves and add them to your compost heap. Unfortunately, you’ll need a bit of patience—you’ll have to wait until the next sunny season to enjoy it in your garden

If you have artificial grass installed, use a plastic rake to remove fallen leaves and debris. You can also keep your Easigrass lawn clean by giving it a good spritz with the hose pipe. This will remove dust and other debris, refreshing your fake grass for the start of autumn.

Trim and Prune Your Plants

Autumn is the perfect time to remove old growth, as it allows you to give your plants time to recover. Intentionally trimming and pruning your plants allows new shoots and leaves to grow, ensuring it’s ready to bloom again in spring and summer.

However, not all plants are the same. Sun-loving plants such as rosemary and lavender don’t do too well if you prune too much. Therefore, you want to cut back after it’s flowered but just before winter. Hypoestes is best pruned in late winter or early spring to encourage bush growth, while Plectranthus only flowers in late autumn, so make sure you hold off on pruning these plants. Trees, hedges, and bougainvilleas are good to cut back now.

Create a Pet & Child-Friendly Space

The colder seasons can be frustrating for parents. Stir crazy kids and dogs that have the zoomies can leave anyone wanting to pull out their hair. Autumn and winter are actually wonderful times for outdoor play, but natural lawns tend to be a muddy and slippery mess after seasonal rains.

Because artificial grass does not require soil, it provides the perfect surface for your furry best friend and human babies to run about outside without you having to worry about them tracking dirt into the house. Add string solar-powered fairy lights or lanterns around the garden for a soft, inviting glow as the nights become longer.

You can also create a cosy little nook for your pets, placing a plush outdoor pet bed in a sheltered area so your furry friend can have a comfy spot after running about on your durable synthetic lawn. Easigrass provides a cushioned, even surface that reduces the risk of slips and falls, so you’ll never have to worry about your little ones or pets hurting themselves.

De-Weed Your Garden

Weeds are a pain for most gardens, but de-weeding your garden before the start of winter is a must if you’re looking to maintain an aesthetically pleasing outdoor space. Removing weeds isn’t just about maintaining beauty; it also helps deliver much-needed nutrients to your beloved plants and flowers. Make sure you pull these pesky critters out while they’re still young, and be sure to grab the root too! The best time to weed your garden is during the cooler months, so now is the perfect time.

With artificial grass, de-weeding your lawn is a thing of the past. Artificial lawns are installed with a weed barrier, ensuring no unwanted plants pop through. This leaves your garden looking stunning year round while cutting down on your autumn to-do list.

Ditch The Maintenance All Together

Autumn is filled with garden maintenance, which can be time-consuming. One of the biggest benefits of having artificial grass is its low maintenance appeal. Easigrass offers award-winning, natural-look artificial turf that stays lush and green all year round – without the hassle.
Our easi-makeover and maintenance package ensures you never have to lift a finger when it comes to your lawn.

From professional lawn inspection to using the latest technology, we make sure your grass is in tip-top shape for the colder months ahead.

If you’re looking to spend more time enjoying the beauty of autumn, contact an Easigrass partner near you today for a free no-obligation quote!