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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Hannah Stephenson

Experts reveal 11 ways you can prepare your garden for autumn

These are the things you should be doing to your garden to prepare it for autumn - (Alamy/PA)

As summer plants fade and rich burnt orange and warm yellow hues begin to dominate, autumn presents a prime opportunity for gardeners to prepare for cooler months.

"If people have spent the summer drinking Pimm’s on the lawn and not doing a lot, now’s the time to do some work. Think of it as a bit of a reset time," suggests Kate Turner, gardening expert for Miracle-Gro.

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