4 Autumn Plant Care Tips - Prepping your Plants for the Cooler Months
With Autumn right around the corner, now is the prefect time to get your garden prepped and ready for the cooler months.
We take a look at 5 tips to get your garden in top shape to thrive through autumn/winter. Read on to find out more!
1. Get Pruning
Autumn is a great time to prune shrubs and trees. Pruning them during this period will help them with both general health and growth when it comes to spring. Pruning helps by removing damaged or dead branches and encourages new growth to form.
Don’t not to wait too long to do your pruning as pruning in late autumn (depending on your location) can lead to damage due to harsh winter weather. Every plant is different, so always ensure to do your research before pruning any plant. Feel free to contact us for advice on your planting.
2. Add Mulch
Adding mulch to your garden in autumn can help to protect your plants during the frosty cooler seasons. Mulch assists to keep soil healthy and comes in different types, so be sure to choose one that will be compatible with your specific plants, soil and garden.
3. Plant Your Bulbs!
Planting bulbs in the autumn will result in some amazing flowers by the time spring has come. Great flowering varieties include tulips, hyacinth, crocuses, daffodils pansies, camelias and so much more.
4. …And Some trees
Autumn is also a great time to plant trees, including natives such as bottlebrush, grevillea and banksias through to citrus trees like lime, lemon and orange. Planting in autumn gives trees time to settle before the warmer months.
