Summer may well be over, but there are still loads of jobs you can do to keep your garden looking good throughout Autumn and beyond.
Prepare for winter
September and October are the perfect months for you to get outside while the weather is still mild and prepare your garden for the harsh winter months. The first step is to clear up the beds, removing the dead leaves and foliage (turning these into compost if you can) and making way for the groundwork which will keep your plants happy even when the weather is miserable.
Weed and clean
The next job is to weed and clean the paths before spraying them with an organic weed killer which will keep the nasties at bay but which won’t do any damage to the environment. Cleaning your paths now will save you a big job in the spring when you finally brave the gardening which you’ve put off for the cold winter months.
Expand your garden
If you are looking to expand your garden or have a complete overhaul, autumn is actually the best time of year to do this as new plants can make a strong start and ‘bed in’ before the cold weather takes hold and starts to make life difficult for them. The same is true if you wish to relay a lawn, the seed should be given a chance to take root and become strong before the cold weather takes over.
Give it a last feed
Think of your garden as going into hibernation over the winter, just as animals store food during the summer and autumn in order to survive the winter, so too should your garden with your help. Clear the moss or weeds from any areas of grass and give the grass one last feed before winter sets in, this will help it to stay alive.
Introduce mulch or wood chippings
Laying mulch or wood chippings between plants and shrubs before winter can help to protect 
the soil as well as keeping in vital nutrients which are needed for the soil to remain fertile and keep your garden looking good throughout the year.
Take cuttings
If you want to make new plants from the ones you already have in the garden, take cuttings during the autumn. Cuttings should be around 10cm tall and you should remove any lower leaves before planting in small pots full of premium soil.