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Autumn is a beautiful time of year to cosy up around an open campfire, with temperatures perfect for spending time outdoors. There are plenty of ways to enjoy your garden during this season, aside from gardening tasks. We have a few ideas for you to consider, so give them a try and see how you can bring the magic of fall into your outdoor space.
Safeguard Your Local Wildlife
Provide wildlife with habitats to welcome them into your garden this autumn. Small birds will make their grand entrances while hedgehogs seek spots to hibernate.
Birds will appreciate seeds being put out for them and enjoy a tasty treat. Setting up a bird feeding area will support them through the season. Hedgehogs will be readying themselves for their winter dormancy. You may leave a consistent source of food and clean water for them, and even better, with a hedgehog house. You can also put small holes at ground level between fences to allow them to roam around.
Tip: A DIY house can be made of what you already have in your garden: a pile of leaves and logs. Avoid pruning too much; wildlife will appreciate it, and it may also help protect new shoots from frost.
Keep Growing
Autumn is when crops planted in the spring seasons are finally ready to be harvested. But did you know that this season is also the best time for planting? With the heat of summer fading and the soil still warm, plants can grow strong roots.
Keep the cultivation going, whether in your greenhouse, allotment garden or indoors. You won’t run out of growing options over the colder months, after all. Here’s a range of veggies suitable for the season and are ready to be served by early winter:
- Beetroot
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Kale
- Leaks
- Lettuce
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Mustard leaf
- Onion
- Parsnip
- Second cropping potatoes
- Spinach
- Spring onions
- Swedes
Check our spring planting calendar UK for more information.
Match the Seasonal Feel
Celebrate the season with a themed garden. Get creative and experiment with warm colours and gourd collections. A fresh way to do this is by creating a display with candles, pumpkins, hay bales, and dried flowers. Incorporate some perennials into the mix for a seasonal display.
A window box filled with cabbages and ornamental kale will be a stunning addition. You can also make a wreath with colours and textures of autumn to brighten up your aluminium garden gates. Gnomes and fairies can also grace your outdoor space with a touch of autumnal whimsy. Carve some pumpkins and create a mini villa out of it. Bring all this together in charming arrangements in your front or backyard, patios, and so on.
If the weather allows, the village can make a wonderful addition to a Halloween garden. But in the meantime, check these gnome garden ideas for more inspiration.
Make Room for Outdoor Cookouts
Grilling season isn’t limited to summer, so don’t let your BBQ station go into hibernation. Shy away from tradition and use your trusty grill for more than juicy steaks this season. Add a smokey char to some of these mouthwatering recipes:
- Grilled pork chops with apple-bourbon glaze
- Portobello mushroom burgers with carrot-cabbage slaw
- Grilled apple salad
- Grilled pumpkin with rosemary and sea salt
- Pumpkin barbecue sauce
And what better companion for your grill than a fire pit? Top off the evening with autumnal drinks, such as hot chocolate and hot buttered spiked cider.
Stay Warm in a Log Cabin
A wooden log cabin is a wonderful way to enjoy your garden even when the weather isn’t pleasant. The thick timber is a natural insulator and will protect you from the wind and cool air. Choose a model with large windows to get the summer house effect, letting in plenty of natural light.
To take this to the next level, go for an all-year-round building with an insulated garden room.
Put the Summer Gear into the Garden Storage
With the colder months arriving, enjoying your garden might mean decluttering and clearing space taken up by the items that were in use over the summer. Children’s toys, especially, will need a place to live, not just left leaning against a wall. Your seat cushions also need to be put away when not in use. A waterproof outdoor storage box can be a useful and attractive solution for this. You can even get a garden storage bench to provide you with both seating and tidiness.
You might also have bicycles which won’t see as much use throughout autumn and winter. Consider a bike storage shed to keep the bikes safe and your garden pretty.
And, of course, if you have a lot of outdoor leisure items, toys and tools, you can’t go wrong with a trusty garden storage shed.
Plan Ahead for Christmas
A magical way to make the most of your garden this autumn is to prepare for the upcoming festive season. Gather and preserve flowers, seed heads, and herbs for Christmas. Prepare the evergreen sprigs, colourful twigs and dried perennials. When the time comes, you can create a magical winter wonderland vibe in a wooden planter.
A Christmassy garden wouldn’t also be complete without a Poinsettia display. Known for their red & green foliage, they’re perfect for the cheery season. Arrange them on your patio, in vases for your dining table, or in flower beds to create a focal point.
Invest in Rattan Garden Furniture
Fall isn’t all doom, cold, and gloom. There’s still warm and comfortable weather to enjoy. To make the most of it, equip your patio with high-quality garden furniture. Rattan outdoor pieces can give you a cosy and inviting outdoor space this season.
Autumn often involves lots of gardening work, and after all that effort, you’ll want to sit down, rest, admire your garden, and enjoy the fresh air. Rattan garden chairs are perfect, offering comfort and beauty comparable to a summer day. Even with unpredictable autumn weather, rattan is low-maintenance. If it rains, simply shake off the water and wipe it dry with a cloth.
Round-up
There are so many things to love about autumn, one of which is bringing the season into your garden. It’s a lovely time to spend outdoors, with cool but still fairly light weather. Let this guide help kickstart the fall weather!
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