{"id":130365,"date":"2023-09-18T21:31:21","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T21:31:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/?p=130365"},"modified":"2023-09-18T21:31:21","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T21:31:21","slug":"its-a-crucial-month-for-your-plants-heres-5-things-you-should-do-to-see-them-last-the-winter-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/beauty-and-fashion\/its-a-crucial-month-for-your-plants-heres-5-things-you-should-do-to-see-them-last-the-winter-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"It's a crucial month for your plants \u2013 here's 5 things you should do to see them last the winter | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

ANY gardening fan will tell you that there\u2019s nothing better than looking out of your window to be greeted by the sight of beautiful plants and flowers.<\/p>\n

But, as we move into Autumn, it\u2019s almost time for a new season \u2013 and winter can create an extremely harsh climate for our garden to thrive.\u00a0<\/p>\n


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What\u2019s more, some budding gardeners have seen their plants and bushes totally destroyed due to the killer combination of plummeting temperatures, ice and even snow.\u00a0<\/p>\n

So what should we be doing to ensure that our outside spaces are protected from the upcoming bitter weather?\u00a0<\/p>\n

According to the experts, September is a crucial month when it comes to winter-proofing your plants \u2013 and there\u2019s five key rules to follow.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In an exclusive chat with Fabulous, This Morning\u2019s gardening guru Daisy Payne explained that she is currently getting her haven at her picturesque cottage ready.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Daisy, 24 explained: \u201cAutumn is such an awesome time in the garden.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s peaceful outside and while the weather might be cooling a little, there\u2019s so much still to enjoy and to get cracking with in the garden.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom mulching, to planting out bulbs for spring and preparing your plants and lawn for winter \u2013 if you get these things right, you\u2019ll reap the rewards!\u201d<\/p>\n

Here, the green-fingered pro, who shares her advice and tips and tricks on her Instagram account, tells us her plan of action \u2013 and how you can follow in her (welly-covered) footsteps too\u2026<\/p>\n

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Some flowers fare better in the winter months than others \u2013 and even better, they\u2019re bargains.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Daisy explains: \u201cThere\u2019s nothing better than seeing bursts of colour out in the garden as the season changes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cFlowers such as cyclamen, heathers and violas are low cost, look great in pots and will last you much of the winter months.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you get these things right, you\u2019ll reap the rewards<\/p>\n

Mulch your pots and borders<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n

For those who have just started out in the garden, mulching is the process of adding a layer of something to your soil to ensure it continues to do its job properly.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The gardening guru says: \u201cMuch like self-care for us is all about feeling cosy and getting all our vitamins, it\u2019s the same for plants too.<\/p>\n

\u201cMulching your borders and plants is a great way to give some self-care to your garden now ready for winter time.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cGet your hands on some peat-free organic matter (for example manure), and put a thick layer on your borders and around your plants.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThis will suppress weeds, help the soil maintain its moisture and will give your plants lots of goodness.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Plant bulbs now for spring<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It might seem like a long way off, but now is the time to properly prepare your garden for spring.<\/p>\n

Daisy advises: \u201cPut a little bit of time in now and you\u2019ll be so smug in spring when tulips, daffodils, alliums all pop up in your pots.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cPlant spring-flowering bulbs, such as daffodils, crocus and hyacinths, preferably by the end of September, plant lilies and alliums in September and October, and tulips in November.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cPlant deep into pots, make sure your bulbs are the right way up and water them well. Then place in a sheltered, sunny spot until the spring.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pruning<\/strong><\/h2>\n

September is the perfect time to prune \u2013 aka trim \u2013 your trees, shrubs and bushes, but it comes with a word of warning.<\/p>\n

The expert explains: \u201cPruning is one of my favourite gardening jobs for autumn, to get the garden in shape for the winter months.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving said that, I like to leave some of my flowers at this time of the year to go over a little, (particularly things like stunning salvia) because they make a great haven for wildlife as we say goodbye to summer.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlthough it\u2019s also really satisfying to have a good tidy up. So, when it comes to pruning, thin back any fruit bushes you have.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cRosemary and lavender will also benefit from being pruned ahead of winter. Only cut back slightly, going too hard on it may mean it doesn\u2019t recover.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mulching your borders and plants is a great way to give some self-care to your garden now ready for winter time<\/p>\n

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While pretty plants might be front of mind for obvious reasons, it\u2019s important to make sure you don\u2019t neglect your grass.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Daisy concludes: \u201cIf you\u2019re anything like me, your lawn will have taken a lot of wear and tear over the summer months.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cSo if your lawn needs a bit of a boost, add an autumn lawn feed to give it some life.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cAutumn feed has all the nutrients your lawn needs to keep it healthy over winter.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cYou could also rake and spike your lawn to help drainage and get it into even better shape for next<\/span> year.\u201d<\/p>\n

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