Autumn in the gardenhas settled in for good. On the surface, it may seem that at this time of yeargardeningis limited to raking leaves. However, this is really just one of the many steps to take to make your garden beautiful again in spring. Whichautumn work in the gardenare the most important, are suggested by Mr. Andrzej Cieciuch, a Husqvarna expert.
Autumn gardening - cleaning fallen leaves from trees is just one of many jobs
It would seem that in autumn plants fall asleep, giving their keepers a rest.Nothing could be more wrong! Cold days require the necessity of protective and maintenance works. It is worth spending a few free moments onautumn gardening , thanks to which our garden will survive premature snowfall and the whole winter.What tasks do we have to do in the garden before the upcoming frosts? Tips are provided by Mr. Andrzej Cieciuch, Husqvarna expert!
Autumn in the gardenhas many faces. He can give us beautiful colors, but also unpleasantly surprise us with frosts, downpours or premature snow. On the other hand, warm, sunny days are coming. In such situations, not only people may be surprised, but also plants, which are exposed to freezing and cracking bark during the day due to high temperatures. Therefore, withautumn garden workit is not worth waiting for the mercury column to drop below zero. It is obligatory to protect tree trunks with a cover made of straw, boards or special agrotextile.In the orchard, it is necessary to whitewash fruit trees with lime. Thanks to this, the sun's rays will be scattered and the bark will not crack.
Before it is cold, it is also wise to take care of shrubs, grasses and places where perennials winter. First of all, the litter should not be removed from their vicinity, and in places particularly exposed to low temperatures, you can put out rowan, sawdust or peat.
There is a risk that changing weather can easily confuse some plants, e.g. a few sunny days may result in the growth of new shoots or branches. When frost comes, the young branches will wither, which may result in tree diseases. Hence, it is worth making a careful, caring cut. Smaller work can be carried out with a pruner or a limbing saw. Old, large and rotten branches are better removed with a saw. Husqvarna offers several models for home use, such as the 236e or 240e.
Autumn gardening - carefully cut out young, non-lignified shoots from trees and shrubs, which grew just before winter and will not lignified before the onset of frost.If not removed, they can be easily damaged during the winter and become a site of infestation.
In the event that summer contributed to the lush growth of the lawn, it does not hurt to mow the grass before winter. But let's not forget that grass also needs protection. Therefore, let us not shorten it too much. The length of the blade should not be less than five centimeters.
It's a good idea to aerate before winter arrives. Aerating the lawn and soil will make it easier for plants to absorb nutrients. If there is no frost yet, you can also spread the remnants of the old compost.
Autumn gardening - the last lawn mowing should not be too short so as not to expose the turf to freezing
It goes without saying thatfall garden work , even for short-term gardeners, is the obligation to remove fallen leaves.Rake work is time-consuming, boring, tiring and creates the habit of inappropriate posture. It makes more sense to use a leaf blower, such as the Husqvarna 125BVX. Thanks to this, we will quickly put the garden in order. The collected leaves and the swath can be composted. In this way, we operate long-distance, with a view to the future.
Let's not forget about snowfall as well. Each plot owner is obliged to clear snow from sidewalks and paths. However, it must be remembered that snow is an insulator - it protects plants against heat loss. In a situation where the rainfall is extremely large, it is good to throw off the excess snow from the branches so that the branches do not break under the weight of the snow cover.
Autumn and winter in the garden also take their toll on animals. Let's take a moment to build a feeder and add seeds for the birds once every few days. By helping them now, we'll hear them sing next season.
