I don’t like to remind you all, but the summer is starting to come to an end. Although we’re currently having a hot spell! So why don’t you get out in the sunshine and get those garden jobs done over the weekend? I have put together 4 things you could do to get the garden ready for the winter, and ready for summer next year.
Get Fences Painted
Nothing beats a fresh coat of paint; it makes everything look lovely, clean, and pretty. At the start of summer, we painted all our fences with Johnstone’s Colours fence paint. Not only did it transform the garden, but it also protected the fences from the weather. As soon as the paint was on and the first rainfall, you could see the raindrops just sitting on the fence paint. Not soaking through at all. They say the paint lasts 4 years, so get the paint on before winter, and they will be protected for 4 years!
Summer Flowering Bulbs Planted
Start thinking about next summers plants, buying plants when they are younger is the cheapest way to buy plants. I have been planting some summer flower bulbs from Suttons, which will flower next year. So much cheaper, and will be a lovely surprise (as I’ll forget next year!) to get some colour popping up.
Sheds Cleared Out
You really don’t want to get to next spring and have to face a shed full of rubbish. Much nicer to clear it out when the weather is warm. Clear out everything you don’t want anymore, make some trips to the dump, and get some good storage system going so that you can store things on shelves and in boxes.
Patios Cleaned
Patios can get mossy and green, which then means they get slippery. So give it a good clean up before winter comes, invest in a *pressure washer, a perfect tool for the job!
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It’s amazing how painting a fence can brighten up a garden! We’ve just started our prepping for winter, we aren’t sure whether to plant new bulbs or not yet. You’ve planted around your rose really well, would love to read a post on how your paired up your roses… I’ve been undecided at what to plant under mine.
I’ve planted some little crocus bulbs under mine, something to pop up early spring! September is a great time to plant your bulbs, and lots are ready to plant then. Suttons website has be filtered down to what can be planted in a certain monnth
Apart from maintenance, what should you do in terms of planting, pruning for winter? We suddenly have a mature garden on our hands and don’t know what to do first!
I need to start thinking about this I’m still trying to hang on to that summer feeling in the garden but know I need to start laying the foundations for the winter months..
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24 Comments
Sadly I don’t have a garden ( I wish I did) but I had no idea that you would have to plant next summers bulbs already! That is really handy to know!
I know you have to think so far in advance!
We have painted the fence and I have cleared the sheds .Not quite ready to pack all the toys away yet though
We may get a lovely September, fingers crossed
We have started getting our garden ready in time for winter. We painted our fences some weeks ago.
Oh good job done then
It’s amazing how painting a fence can brighten up a garden! We’ve just started our prepping for winter, we aren’t sure whether to plant new bulbs or not yet. You’ve planted around your rose really well, would love to read a post on how your paired up your roses… I’ve been undecided at what to plant under mine.
I’ve planted some little crocus bulbs under mine, something to pop up early spring! September is a great time to plant your bulbs, and lots are ready to plant then. Suttons website has be filtered down to what can be planted in a certain monnth
Great tips. We’re actually painting the fence this weekend and will be cleaning the patio afterwards
Great to get those jobs ticked off!
Apart from maintenance, what should you do in terms of planting, pruning for winter? We suddenly have a mature garden on our hands and don’t know what to do first!
Once things start to stop flowering you can give them a good prune around October time. If you forget like us, then wait till after the winter.
Great tips!! My garden is a mess!! My excuse is I have an 8 week old ! 🙂 Kira
Yes you enjoy those 8 week old snuggles whilst you can, bliss
Just painted our fence & it looks so much better! Need to buy some bulbs now 🙂 x
I love how a lick of paint gives it such a brighten up
Looks like you have a lovely garden 🙂 love the colour of the fence!
Thank you!
Great tips. We cleared out our shed last weekend – it was a big job but so glad it’s done!
Yay one of the jobs ticked off, well done!
Great tips! I love the colour of your fence, too 🙂
Thanks! Brave step, but I love it!
I need to start thinking about this I’m still trying to hang on to that summer feeling in the garden but know I need to start laying the foundations for the winter months..
Oh I know I don’t want the summer to end either, but I would prefer to do the jobs in the warm!