Tend to the Roses

Now is a great time to deadhead all your roses. Also, if any rose leaves have developed black spot over the late summer, it’s worth taking time to remove all affected leaves – including those that have already dropped. This will stop spores overwintering and should help prevent infection of next year’s growth. Remember – do not put diseased leaves on your compost heap!

Prepare your Lawn for Winter

We’ve been fortunate this summer where it’s not been too dry – so many lawns have fared pretty well. However, all lawns will benefit greatly form a little maintenance – rake, aerate and apply an autumn fertiliser. If necessary, sow a new lawn from seed, or lay turf. Autumn is the perfect time to do this as the temperature cools, but the ground is still warm. Autumn is also the perfect time for planting hedges and trees – for this very reason.

Apply Bark (mulch) to Protect Plants

As the temperature drops it’s a good idea to protect border plants by applying bark – also known as ‘mulching’. For best results, apply when the soil is damp or wet, but make sure you weed first! It will help your soil from drying out, improve its texture and help protect tender roots from frost – a good 2-inch layer is best.

Price Buster Offers to find in store now!*

Taylors Bulbs :

Select from Taylors & Layered Planting Bulb Packs

£5.99 – 2 for £10 Mix n Match

Bulb Value Bags – Narcissi Tete-a-Tete / Tulip Red Riding Hood / Crocus Mixed / Tulip Perennial

£5.99 – 2 for £10 Mix n Match

Autumn Lawn Care :

Westland Aftercut All in One Autumn Lawn Feed & Mosskiller 350m2

Was £24.99, NOW £19.99

Bark :

Westland Landscape Bark 90ltr

£9.99 – 3 for £24

Westland Decorative Mini Bark 70L / Bed & Border Chipped Bark 70L

£8.99 – 2 for £15 Mix n Match

*Prices and offers correct at the time of publishing in September 2024.