• Plant autumnal shrubs and plants while the soil is still warm, any rain will help the plants become established.
• Plant bulbs (Iris, Tulips, Crocus, Daffodils) to add colour to the garden in Spring.
• Prune late-flowering shrubs, but avoid pruning spring-flowering shrubs such as Azaleas and Rhododendrons.
• Rake up falling leaves.
• Scarify, aerate and feed your lawn, reseeding if need be.
• Compost! In 18 months’ time you’ll have a rich mulch to add to your soil.
• If you have a pond, cover with netting to keep it clear of falling leaves.

Mid

• Keep clearing leaves, especially from your lawn.
• Continue to treat your lawns.
• If you need to mow your lawn raise the mower blades to avoid cutting the grass too short.
• Cut back tall shrubs such as Buddleia by at least half. This will help avoid wind damage and encourage healthy regrowth.
• Prune back climbing roses.
• Divide and replant perennials as they die back.
• Plant trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants.
• Plant up pots with spring-flowering bulbs.

Late

• Keep raking lawns to remove fallen leaves.
• Check tree ties and stakes to ensure there is room for next season’s growth.
• Tie up climbers to protect them from wind damage.
• Remove fallen leaves that have collected on top of perennials to avoid attracting slugs and snails.
• Insulate your greenhouse and install heaters.
• Plant up winter containers.