Pruning and Clipping
- Finish clipping hedges as soon as possible to ensure neatness for a longer time.
- Prune shrub roses and ramblers by removing some of the shoots that have flowered.
- The lower branches of garden trees can be pruned to allow light to reach plants underneath.
Watering and Fertilizing
- Water camellias in pots to ensure they stay hydrated.
- Roses that were pruned after flowering and given some rose fertilizer may display a new crop of late buds and flowers.
Planting and Replanting
- Make preparations for late autumn tree planting by controlling existing grass and weeds with a suitable herbicide.
- Evergreen shrubs can be moved in September if they need more space.
- Plant bare-root or rootballed trees, shrubs, and roses in good weather conditions.
Weed and Pest Control
- Control grass and weeds in areas designated for planting in the autumn.
- If bindweed is a problem in shrub areas, untangle stems and place them on the soil surface for spraying with a suitable herbicide, being careful not to spray the shrubs.
Tree and Shrub Support
- Check that young trees are securely tied to stakes before autumn gales and winter weather.
- Ensure tall shrubs that can be rocked by wind are properly supported.
