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18th August
Why Autumn is the Perfect Planting Season

 

When the last of summer’s heat fades and the air turns crisp, many gardeners assume it’s time to pack away their tools. Yet seasoned growers know that autumn is not the end of the gardening year at all; it’s the beginning of a new one. Far from a season of decline, autumn is nature’s time for planting.

Across gardens, allotments, and plant borders, the conditions in autumn are surprisingly ideal. Cooler temperatures arrive after the stress of summer, giving plants a chance to establish themselves without the risk of scorching sun or heat damage. This gentler climate allows young plants and seedlings to settle in comfortably, focusing their energy where it matters most: their roots. Strong roots laid down now will carry them through winter and ensure they burst into life next spring.

Moisture is another gift of the season. After the dry months of summer, autumn soil tends to hold water better, thanks to reduced evaporation and seasonal rainfall. This natural dampness nurtures newly planted bulbs, shrubs, and perennials, reducing the need for constant watering and giving gardeners a little less work. At the same time, weeds slow their growth as daylight shortens, leaving less competition for nutrients and space.

 

 

It’s also a calmer time for plants in other ways. Many garden pests and diseases that thrive in the heat of summer begin to fade as temperatures drop. With fewer threats to contend with, seedlings and young plants can grow undisturbed, quietly building strength beneath the soil.

For those planting perennials, shrubs, or trees, autumn offers an invaluable window. These plants thrive when given the chance to bed down in cooler soil, forming resilient root systems before winter arrives. By spring, they are ready to push upward, stronger my and more robust than if they had been planted in the heat of summer.

And let’s not forget the bulbs. Autumn is the moment to tuck daffodils, tulips, crocuses, and alliums into the ground. Though they lie dormant through the cold months, come spring they’ll deliver colour and life when it’s needed most. For gardeners, there’s something quietly hopeful about planting in autumn placing bulbs in the earth as a promise of brighter days ahead.

So, while autumn may feel like an ending, in the garden it’s very much a beginning. Cooler days, moist soil, fewer pests, and the natural rhythm of the season all conspire to make this the gardener’s secret weapon. This year, embrace the turning of the seasons and discover for yourself why autumn is truly nature’s time to garden.

 

 

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