GET READY FOR AUTUMN

It can still be warm this month, though it’s hard to ignore the signs of autumn on its way. But there’s still plenty to do in the garden to make the most of the last of the summer weather.

1 With leaves soon falling, it’s a good time to net ponds so you don’t have to spend hours clearing them off. 2 Remove dying foliage from beds and containers as the decaying material can provide the perfect environment for pests and diseases to thrive. That said, don’t be afraid to leave a bit of mess. Wildlife appreciate the fading heads of plants like sedums, alliums, eryngiums and sunflowers as they provide a source of food and shelter as the weather turns. 3 Some perennials benefit from being divided. This technique requires you to dig up the plant and split it, either by hand, knife or spade, depending on the root system. It regenerates the original plant and gives you new plants to use in your plot or give to friends. Works…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, September 2016 - Issue 51

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