How to prepare the garden for autumn? Practical tips and tricks

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Remove fallen leaves, bloomed flowers and other organic debris. Fertilize the lawn with a low-nitrogen preparation. Cover plants with jute fabric. Paint the wooden terrace and garden furniture with protective preparations. For more interesting information, visit the main page of the PdD portal

How to keep your garden in good shape and prepare it for harsh weather conditions? We have 5 tips for you!

In autumn, the garden requires some maintenance work

Tidy up your garden

Remove bloomed flowers, fallen leaves, dead branches and other organic debris. This will help prevent the development of fungal diseases. You can compost healthy leaves and plants, but those with symptoms of diseases are best disposed of.

Remove fallen leaves and other organic debris

Trim plants

This is a key part of garden care that helps keep plants healthy and improves their appearance. Pruning stimulates the growth of new shoots and flowers next season, and reduces the risk of disease. Remember to use sharp and clean tools to ensure smooth cuts and minimize the risk of infection.

Make sure pruning tools are sharp and clean

Take care of your lawn

Mow and aerate your lawn with a low-nitrogen fertilizer. This will help the grass survive the winter. You can also scarify to remove moss and old grass debris.

Fertilize your lawn with a low-nitrogen formulation

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Protect your plants and soil

Jute, being a natural material, insulates very well, which helps protect plant roots from frost. It can be used to wrap young shrubs, trees or tender perennials, which minimizes the risk of frost. In addition, jute fabric allows air and water to flow freely, which promotes a healthy soil microclimate. Besides, jute acts as a barrier to weeds, limiting their growth. After the plant season, it is biodegradable, meaning that it decomposes, enriching the soil with organic matter.

Jute will effectively protect plants from frost

Protect your garden wood

Due to its large surface area, wood decking is particularly vulnerable to changing weather conditions. As a result, micro-damage, abrasion or even cracks can appear on the surface of the wood. It is therefore worth protecting the terrace, for example, with oil, which will provide protection against moisture and dirt and reduce surface cracking. If you keep your outdoor garden furniture also after the season, paint its surface with varnish. The protective preparation will give the painted surface resistance to changing weather conditions and protect it from cracking and peeling.