How to prepare your garden in autumn: what to do now so that it comes to life in all its glory in spring

Autumn is the time when the garden slowly settles down for a rest. How to prepare your garden for autumn? This is the time to take steps to ensure that your dream garden awakens in full force and beauty in the spring. If you want to have a minimum of work and maximum enjoyment in the spring, it is worth preparing the soil, plants, and lawn now.

Lawn care

The lawn is the calling card of every garden. In autumn, treat it to:

• scarification or aeration,
• fertilization with potassium-rich autumn fertilizer,
• thorough raking of leaves, which could otherwise cause mold growth.

If you are planning to create or modernize your garden, autumn is the ideal time to prepare the ground, install irrigation, or lay a lawn.

Caring for perennials and ornamental plants

Not all perennials are pruned in autumn. Proper care will help them survive the winter and promote growth in the spring.

Perennials that are suitable for pruning:

• peonies,
• delphiniums,
• phloxes,
• hostas,
• lilies.

Perennials that should not be pruned:

• ornamental grasses (e.g., pampas grass, fescue),
• lavender,
• echinacea,
• rudbeckia,
• sedum.

Leave these over the winter—their above-ground parts will protect the roots and also beautify the garden.

Harvesting and caring for fruit trees

If you have fruit trees, don’t forget to harvest the last of the crop and then remove any remaining fruit from the trees and the ground to prevent the spread of disease. It is also a good idea to spray preventively against pests.

Planting bulbs

Autumn is the time to plant spring bulbs – tulips, daffodils, and crocuses. In spring, they will reward you with an explosion of color.

Turnkey garden preparation

If you dream of opening your door in spring to find a ready-made turnkey garden waiting for you, autumn is the right time to start planning and implementing your project. Our company, Dream Garden, will help you with the complete implementation of your garden – from design and planting to the finishing touches.

Autumn garden care is an investment in the future. Every step you take now will be rewarded in spring with healthy plants, a lush lawn, and beautiful flowers.

If you want your garden to tell your story in the spring and bring you joy, we will be happy to help you – from consultation to complete implementation.