Garden calendar for autumn - what you can do in the garden now

Fresh air and refreshing rain, a lit candle on the kitchen table. For many, autumn is a time of calm. Help the garden prepare for winter and enjoy the autumn harvest of fruits and vegetables. Pick beautiful bouquets and collect seeds. Also take advantage of the autumn rain – if you plant fruit trees, shrubs, and perennials now, you will automatically get help with watering.,Plant, plant, plantPlant trees, shrubs, perennials, and bulbs like tulips, spring crocuses, and hyacinths for a color explosion in spring. There are many good reasons to plant in the autumn. Prune trees and shrubs that need autumn pruningIf you are unsure about which of your trees and shrubs need pruning in the autumn, you can read our plant guides for each variety. Prepare the garden for winterClean pots and containers so diseases do not spread from one year to the next. Bring in tools and similar items that could be damaged under the snow. See more tips in our article on preparing the garden for winter. Protect sensitive plantsWrap frost-sensitive plants in pine boughs or similar to help them through the winter. Rake leaves into beds and vegetable gardens as a protective layer. Put rodent protection on trunks that are attractive to rabbits and deer. Leave the perennialsLeave the perennials as they are and let them become beautiful frost silhouettes in winter; you can prune them in spring. Bring in the bulbsDig up and store dahlia bulbs for the winter. Prepare for an early startBuild a heating bench – a heating bench allows for an early start to cultivation in spring.

In the classic garden, autumn is a time for pruning and thorough planning for next spring. Create a nice entrance area Even though summer is over for the year, it doesn't mean you can't welcome yourself and your guests with beautiful mixed plantings in pots. Make it a autumn entrance with chrysanthemums and asters - and later in the autumn, heather in all shapes and colors.Hang up a door wreath A wreath on the door is the finishing touch, and you can easily make your own autumn wreath from heather.Clean up the flower beds Now is the time for autumn-flowering spring bulbs and perennials. Let them bloom in all their glory by removing wilted flowers and leaves.Plant autumn bulbs Prepare for spring by planting autumn bulbs, so you'll have lush flower beds next year. Everything from tulips to daffodils should be planted now.

In the autumn, there is still lively activity in the down-to-earth garden. Now, a lot of edible produce is being harvested and preserved in jars or frozen, so that you have plenty of good food available in the pantry and freezer throughout the winter. Composting leaves Leaves and small branches can be collected and added to the compost so that you have soil improvement for the upcoming growing seasons. In fact, you can make your own soil and compost from the autumn leaves and grass clippings. Prepare the soil When beds and gardens are empty after the season's harvests, it is easy to think that the gardening is over, but with a few simple steps, you can already prepare the soil for the upcoming season in the autumn. Continue to enjoy the kitchen garden Many edible plants can continue to grow. For example, carrots can thrive until the frost comes. Some types of cabbage (such as kale) even become sweeter if they are left through a few frosty nights. You can leave the Jerusalem artichokes and harvest them again in the spring. Harvest and preserve Now is the time for harvesting. It's time to harvest things like cabbage, late apple varieties, potatoes, and other root vegetables and fruits. Salt, pickle, ferment, and dry so that you have a full pantry for the winter. Here you can read more about how to preserve your harvest. And if you are one of those who feel overwhelmed by squash, we have 8 great tips for using and storing squash. Plant garlic Garlic can be grown right into late autumn, and it withstands the winter well.

In the autumn, the romantic garden enters a quieter period, but there are still roses blooming even though it is autumn, and now the spring bulbs are starting to sprout in all their glory. Prune Now is the time to prune the roses – and other bushes – that need pruning in the autumn. Learn more about pruning. Autumn entrance decor Plant collections in pots filled with autumn flowers such as chrysanthemums and asters – and later in the autumn, heather in all shapes and colors. Make it festive for the autumn , simple as that.Plant bulbs for spring blooming Make sure your romantic garden blooms early next spring by planting autumn bulbs like tulips and hyacinths. How about planting flower bulbs in layers in a large pot – a bulb lasagna?

In a japandi garden, the autumn is still quite colorful, with more red and green tones. Now is the time to check the pond to avoid damage to electronics and filters when the frost comes, and to remove leaves that autumn into the water and on open areas of bark or moss.,Close off the pondWhen the risk of frost is approaching, it's time to bring in the pond pump and filter, which can otherwise be damaged when the water freezes. In late autumn, you should also fish out leaves and other debris floating on the surface, to make less work in the spring and reduce the risk of poor water balance. Create atmosphere with lightingSolar lamps along pathways and illuminations directed towards the crown of your Japanese maple tree make your japandi garden work just as well for reflection even as the autumn darkness approaches. See our guide on outdoor lighting. Clear the gardenTo maintain the zen and harmony feeling even in the autumn, it's important to keep leaves and other debris away from flower beds, pathways, and open areas. Often, bark covering is chosen for open areas in japandi gardens, and it's important to keep these free from weeds.