they grow over winter and you can get the benefits in spring

Tidy Borders

Tidy your borders now to ensure a great display come spring. Remove dying leaves and stems from borders before they start to rot, and remove weeds so they don’t take hold over winter. Dig out annuals and cut back faded perennials then, once tidy, spread bark chippings, mulch, or compost over borders to improve the structure and texture of the soil and protect the plants over winter.

Get Planting

Get planting, but make sure you plant the best plants for this time of year. Plant spring flowering bulbs such as daffodils, narcissus and alliums so that they grow over winter and you can get the benefits in spring. Also try asters, Japanese anemones and Ceratostigma willmottianum for beautiful autumn colours. Evergreens such as daphne, camelias, holly, and sarcococca can also add colour and texture in winter. Trees and shrubs such as hawthorn, birch, and alder add green foliage. And finally, why not grow seasonal vegetables such as onions, kale, and cabbage to enjoy over autumn.