Herald - Issue 398

v THE NEXT HERALD IS OUT ON 10TH DECEMBER v 19th November 2020 • The HERALD • Page 45 RPD Landscapes Building & Paving • Patios • Driveways • Fencing • Turfing • Brickwork • All Property Repairs Free Estimates 07707 390791 023 8007 0386 | DOWN THE GARDEN PATH | Autumn Gardening Guide: Prepare now for Sensational Gardens in Spring by Crown Gardens & Landscapes Autumn is the time of year for gathering leaves (a lot of them), chopping back your plants and essentially putting your garden into hibernation for the winter. But did you know that there are plenty of other things you can do in your garden right now to get it ready for next year? It doesn’t all have to be shut down and hidden away until the warmer weather sets in again. We’ve put together a few ideas for you and your garden so that you can get busy preparing for next year and also feel inspired about creating a garden that’s glorious all year round. established by the time it gets to spring. Hedges and trees - This time of year is also great for thinking about installing new hedges. They have ample time to establish roots so that by the time spring comes, you’ll see good growth and plenty of foliage. Some of the most popular varieties of hedges include Red Robin, Laylandii, Firethorn and Privet. A mixture of leaves, berries, flowers and colours will give your garden depth - all of these have dense foliage and give all year round colour and character to your garden. Rich autumn colours - If you want some inspiration for next autumn (we’re big on planning ahead), then there’s nothing better than visiting some local public gardens for ideas. Exbury Gardens and Furzey Gardens are stunning at this time of year and perfect for immersing yourself in the colours, smells and sounds of the autumn garden. Rich red hues and burnt bronzes can be seen on the Acer, Swamp Cypress and Nyssa trees. This handy guide will give you some ideas of how you can incorporate these colours into your own garden. Autumn gardening is about getting back to basics and planning ahead. It’s all too easy to forget about your garden until the weather is better and you want to use it. But to really get the most out of your outdoor space, getting the basics right during the autumn season means that your garden will be full of colour and character when spring finally arrives. If you need some help, we’re always on-hand to advise you info@crowngardensand landscapes.co.uk Bare Root Season - If you think you need to wait until spring to get planting, then it’s time to throw out your autumn gardening rule book. This time of year (all the way through until March) is perfect for planting bare root plants in your garden. These dormant plants usually have well-established root systems so they establish much faster than your pre-potted plants. They’re also much cheaper, so you can save a lot of money if you’re trying to stock up your garden. Move your plants around - Maybe you’re having a re-think about your garden layout? Autumn is the perfect time for digging up your existing plants and moving them to new spots. Most plants fall into a dormant stage during autumn and winter, but there’s still enough warmth underneath the top layer of soil at this time of year so they won’t be shocked by a move. Your plants spend the winter putting all their energy into growing their roots, so a move now means that they’ll be well The next Herald is out on 10th December 07879 552227 www.crowngardensandlandscapes.co.uk info@crowngardensandlandscapes.co.uk A family run business with over 20 years experience. Our teams of professional, friendly and reliable Gardeners and Landscapers are passionate about gardening and landscaping to very high standards of presentation and quality workmanship. Garden Maintenance Leaf Clearance Winter Tidy Up Hedges Borders Weeds Pressure Washing Landscaping Design Patios Artificial Lawns Decking Fencing Garden Repairs Your specialist Landscape and Garden Maintenance service, based in Hythe. Here to support the design, creation and maintenance of your perfect and personal outdoor space.