Autumn · Garden Planning Autumn Is the Start of Next Year's Garden What to do in your garden right now, and how to use the quiet months to get ready for winter, spring and summer, so next year is your best season yet. Most people think of autumn as the end of the gardening year. Experienced gardeners see it the other way round: autumn is where next year begins . The soil you feed now, the notes you write now and the seeds you sort now decide how easy (or how stressful) your spring will be. The good news is that none of this is hard work. It is mostly about doing the right small things at the right time, and using the slow, dark months for planning instead of panic-buying in April. In this guide: what to do in the garden now, a season-by-season plan for winter, spring and summer, a simple planning calendar, and the most common mistakes that cost gardeners a whole season. Part 1: What to Do in the Garden Right Now Late October and November are about three things: pro...
Practical growing guides, plant care tips, and seasonal advice for home gardeners of every experience level, from backyard beginners to seasoned green thumbs.