A expert has recommended that people should prune roses, shrubs and fruit trees during October in order to improve their shape.
Gardener Fiona Jenkins recommended that these three could be altered and trimmed in order to maintain their health throughout the colder months of the year.
On roses, the expert at MyJobQuote.co.uk recommended that they should be pruned “to shape them and remove any dead bits of wood or diseased wood”.
She added: “should be pruned in the autumn or in early spring. If you prune your roses in autumn, they will be less likely to bloom the following spring. However, pruning during this time can help to shape the plant and remove any dead bits or diseased wood.”
On which should be pruned Fiona said that “ that have finished flowering” should be trimmed and that as with roses “any dead or diseased wood” should be removed.
However, she cautioned that it was crucial gardeners avoided pruning shrubs “too heavily” because it could weaken them. Furthermore, she said that if gardeners didn’t want to prune them now, they could do so in the early Spring.
Fiona’s final plant of choice for a spot of autumnal pruning was . The reason why these were chosen, wrote Fiona, was to “help improve their shape and yield”.
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As with , removing the dead and diseased wood is key. Furthermore, Fiona also recommended: “You can also thin out the branches to help improve circulation and also improve sun penetration.
“When pruning fruit trees, it is important that you avoid pruning them too heavily as this could weaken the plant and reduce its yield.”
Fiona isn’t the only expert to provide with tips and tricks for looking after their plots during the autumn.
The Lawn Squad’s Allen had some tips for those looking to keep their beloved lawns in tip-top shape during this time. He said: “Turning kitchen scraps and yard waste into composted material is both eco-friendly and garden-smart. It's an excellent way to reduce waste and benefit your lawn.”
Allen also recommended sprinkling on the lawn either on its own or mixed with water. He explained: “Coffee isn't just my morning essential; it's also great for my lawn. Nitrogen-rich coffee grounds can be sprinkled on the lawn or mixed with water (about half a pound of coffee grounds to five gallons of water) to create a nutrient-packed lawn tonic.”
