Seasonal SPRUCE-UP
New Idea|March 13, 2023
FOLLOW THESE EXPERT TIPS TO GET YOUR GARDEN THRIVING DURING AUTUMN
Stephanie De Nobile
Seasonal SPRUCE-UP

As we wave goodbye to sunny days and welcome the cooler weather, there’s no better time of year to get planting than autumn. Robert Chin, horticulturalist for Bunnings, shares his tips on how to prep your garden and keep plants thriving.

1 MULCH YOUR GARDEN

“Mulch is the perfect way to help your soil hold in moisture so you don’t have to water as often, and emerging weeds will be kept down. Mulch will also break down into your soil and improve it by adding nutrients.”

2 FIND PLANTS THAT THRIVE 

“Autumn is a great time of year to plant as there is still good warmth without the scorching heat. Getting plants established before winter means that in spring, your garden will really come to life. This is the perfect time to plant hedges, borders and autumn flowers.”

3 P IS FOR PRUNE 

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