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Our top 10 autumn gardening ideas to prepare for winter
Check these autumn gardening tasks off your to-do list and prepare for the months to come.
Last updated: 28 April 2023
1. Love (and leave) those leaves
Clearing out the leaves will make your garden look neater, and also give your soil some much needed carbon.
2. Plan(t) for a pretty winter and stunning spring
Autumn is a great time to plant flowers to enjoy through winter and spring.
3. Protect your plants
A greenhouse is a great way to protect your plants through the cooler months.
4. Enrich your soil
Good quality soil will make a world of difference.
5. Sow, reap and repeat!
Put some time into thinking about what veggies you want to plant next.
6. Do that overdue garden maintenance
Do you have all the tools you need?
7. Prepare your gardening gear
A shed can help you organise and protect the tools you use to keep your garden in shape.
8. Level up your lawn
Now that summer is over, it’s time to look to your lawn health.
9. Bring in the bees
There are plenty of options on site if you want to make your garden a haven for Aotearoa’s bees.
10. And finally – garden in style!
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