Autumn has arrived, and with it, we must get to work. First and foremost, in the garden. The evenings will cool down increasingly quickly, and the plants need care to protect them from the cold and the winter that will arrive in three months.
Opening the GaleriaIf you want to transplant, this is the best time because the ground hasn't cooled yet, plants will be constantly and well watered by rain, and they have time until the frost sets in to become very well established. In addition, if you want new plants in your garden next year, plant them now, but carefully.
Plant bulbs with the pointed end facing up at a depth three times their height.
If you have lawn In the yard, constantly remove dry leaves from plants so they can breathe and receive enough light. Continue mowing the lawn until late October, even November, depending on temperatures. Use fertilizers suitable for this period, appropriate for your plants, and discontinue those you normally use in summer.
The next items on the list are shrubs and perennial plants. As soon as September arrives in the garden, you need to prune them to prevent rotting, especially if the shrubs have yellowed and their stems are drooping. Be careful not to cut them too short. The maximum is up to a quarter of their normal height in most cases.
Trim everything back now, including any hedges you have, with the same care you would use to prune them in summer, leaving them in a compact shape.
Cover sensitive plants from cold temperatures and frost with leaves or special packaging available in stores. The bulbs of Specific summer plants Potted plants should be removed and stored in a cool, shady place, while the pots should be brought indoors.
How to Care for Your Garden in Autumn
