Is Your Garden Ready for Autumn? Last-Minute Landscaping Tips

Summer’s almost over and the evenings are cooling down. You might feel like shutting the shed and leaving things until spring, but autumn’s a good time to give your garden a bit of attention. Our seasonal garden care team knows that a few jobs now can make a big difference later.Do a few jobs now, and you’ll save yourself some work later. It also helps your garden cope better once the cold sets in.

Autumn garden preparation in Kent

Clear Out Summer Growth

After months of sunshine and rain, things can get overgrown fast. Now’s the time to get it back in shape.

  • Cut back plants that have finished flowering
  • Take out anything that won’t make it through frost
  • Trim hedges and shrubs so they hold their shape

Gardener trimming hedges in Kent

Refresh Your Lawn

Lawns usually look tired by the end of summer. Hot weather, foot traffic and barbecues can leave patches. Autumn’s a good chance to help them recover.

  • Reseed any bare or thin spots
  • Use autumn lawn feed to strengthen the roots
  • Rake up fallen leaves to keep the grass healthy

Doing this now gives it a better start when spring comes.

Plant for the Months Ahead

Autumn’s actually one of the best planting times. The ground still holds warmth, and the rain helps roots settle in. Our planting projects often start at this time of year for the same reason.

  • Evergreens help keep the garden looking alive when other plants fade
  • Trees and shrubs tend to root well in the cooler weather
  • Plant spring bulbs like tulips or daffodils so you’ve got colour early next year

Autumn colours in landscaped Kent garden

Tidy Paths, Patios and Decking

It’s worth checking hard surfaces now before the weather turns. Whether you’ve got a patio, decking or even outdoor spaces you use for entertaining, a little maintenance now saves problems later.

  • Sweep away leaves and moss to prevent slips
  • Jet wash patios to keep them looking fresh
  • Check for loose boards or slabs and deal with repairs early

Protect Your Garden Furniture

Before the wet and frost arrive, look after anything that could get damaged.

  • Wipe down your garden furniture and cover it, or store it somewhere dry
  • Empty and store pots that might crack in the cold
  • Service your lawnmower so it’s ready to go next year

Add Some Autumn Colour

The garden doesn’t have to look dull just because summer’s done.

  • Add seasonal plants like heather, pansies and cyclamen
  • Put mulch or bark around borders to keep them neat
  • Use lanterns or solar lights for a warm feel as the nights draw in

Need a Hand?

If time’s short, getting help can make a difference. At Presence & Co., our expert landscaping team works with homeowners and landlords across Kent to keep gardens looking good all year. We also offer regular garden maintenance services to keep everything in shape.

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Gabby Harper

Gabby joined Presence & Co. in September 2024, bringing with her a strong background in administration and a fresh enthusiasm for the property sector. Before joining the team, she worked in an NHS secretarial role, where she managed confidential documents, supported patient queries, and handled a range of day-to-day admin duties with care and professionalism.
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