YOUR MID-AUTUMN GARDEN

Now's the time to prep your backyard for some beautiful spring blossoms

Around many parts of the country, especially the cooler zones, waves of colour are washing through the landscape as deciduous autumn trees have their last hurrah before dropping their leaves for winter. Gorgeous buttery yellows, golden orange, flame reds and luxuriant mahogany hues abound. If there's not much of a show around your way, it's worth a trip to more chilly or elevated regions to enjoy this seasonal beauty.

WHAT TO PLANT

It's a great time to be getting a variety of veges planted. Check the range of available seedlings at your local nursery, however, the big one is about advance planning for spring.

If you've ever swooned over a stunning display of beautiful, perfumed, spring-flowering bulbs, then now is the time to get busy.

You'll find an abundance of bulbs available at your local nursery or garden centre. For truly spectacular varieties, search for some local stores online that offer direct-to door delivery.

BULB-PLANTING TIPS