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Ready for autumn? Get your garden ready!
13.9.2016
Translation: machine translated
September 22 marks the start of the astronomical autumn. As the leaves slowly change colour, it's time to do the last bit of work in the garden before winter sets in. It's often said that the last jobs in the garden should be finished by 21 October. Furniture and tools also need to be cleaned and put away for the winter.
Last garden jobs
With autumn comes dead leaves falling from trees. As the lawn can suffocate under them, it's advisable to remove them with a hoover or leaf blower. The gutter also needs to be cleared. You can put a thin layer of leaves at the foot of flowerbeds and ornamental shrubs to protect them from drought and provide them with nutrients. Of course, you can also leave a pile of leaves for the hedgehogs, who will certainly enjoy these winter quarters.
If you have a composter, you can compost the leaves with nitrogen-free garden waste such as grass or wood shavings during the winter and will have good soil for the start of the new season.
In October, it's also high time to start cutting back trees and shrubs. This step especially helps young shoots to grow better. Before winter, you should cut off any diseased, dead or tangled branches with secateurs, a pruning saw or a chainsaw. Branches and shoots are cut close to the trunk. In autumn, you can give walnut, birch and maple trees a little trim to get them back into shape for the next season. In the long term, this cut will protect the trees from fungus and provide a better harvest next season.
The final hedge trimming should take place in September.
Cleaning and storing garden furniture and tools
Plastic and metal furniture can be high-pressure cleaned. Wooden furniture, on the other hand, should be cleaned with a brush, sponge and mild cleaning product. After this, the furniture should be treated with oil or wax to protect and maintain it. Before putting them away, remember to remove all the dirt and grime from the garden tools to prevent them from rusting. Equally important is the maintenance of electric garden equipment such as hedge trimmers and lawnmowers. These tools too need to be cleared of any plant or soil remains.
Afterwards, you can tuck your garden utensils away in a tool shed, cover your grill outside with a tarpaulin to protect everything from rain and damp. The best way to protect wooden furniture from winter is to put it in an enclosed room where it will be well protected.
Madeleine Bello
Senior Brand Communications Manager
Madeleine.Bello@digitecgalaxus.chI draw inspiration and energy from nature – whether I'm hiking, skiing in the mountains or travelling to new places. I also have a passion for photography, music, TV series and good food.