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Sophie King

How to get your garden ready for winter – 8 tasks to add to your list before the first frost arrives

Wooden shed with potting shed sign in winter garden.

Frosty weather is on the horizon, and if, like us, you're wondering how to get your garden ready for winter, you can add a surprising number of tasks to this month's to-do list.

Preparations you make in autumn are key to cultivating healthy plants, grass and soil come spring, and there are plenty of jobs to do in the garden in October. Plus, this month is the perfect time to refresh your patio ideas and decking ideas with a few maintenance tasks.

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