With the official end of Summer due to arrive this weekend, some homeowners will be looking to get their garden ready for the approaching Autumn, whether purely as a seasonal update or perhaps in preparation for an Autumn sale.
If you’re keen to take the first steps towards an attractive Autumn garden, here’s a few timely tips on some seasonal garden enhancements for March.
Freshen up your lawn
Most garden experts will tell you that lawns should be fertilised twice a year. This should keep them looking healthy all year round. Using lawn fertiliser in Autumn will help keep your lawn looking good through the coming winter.
Time to mulch your garden beds
No doubt you’ve heard it before, but mulch really is your garden’s best friend. Not only does it help keep the weeds under control, but it helps the soil retain moisture, so you don’t have to water as often. Mulch also breaks down over time and adds nutrients to your soil.
Spring colour starts now
If you’re keen to add a splash of colour to your garden, particularly if you are considering a Spring sale and want to make an impact on potential buyers, planting bulbs in Autumn is a great way to achieve that. Bulbs can add an amazing array of colours to your environment and are usually easy to grow in a position that gets reasonable sunlight.
Time for a quick trim?
There are lots of different reasons to prune trees. You can improve the appearance and health of your trees, clear away dead or dying branches, and promote growth in certain species like fruit trees. Either way, Autumn is an ideal time to get this done.
Speaking of fruit trees
Now that Summer is over, it’s also a good time to plant fruit trees. Fruit trees prefer a spot that offers full sun, decent drainage and room to expand, but don’t forget that there are also several varieties nowadays that are designed to grow along fences or in smaller spaces.
Make use of your scraps
Many gardeners overlook the value of setting up your own compost bin. Compost is a natural fertiliser that is not only good for your garden, but it can save you money as well. With so many trees beginning to drop their leaves, Autumn is a great time to start making compost, and you can add lots of kitchen scraps as well.
Gardening with a sale in mind
Don’t forget, if you’re thinking about improving your garden in preparation for a sale, and you’re interested in getting more helpful tips on maximising your sale, you can download our free booklet, “Fatal Real Estate Traps Exposed” while you’re here on our website.
Alternatively, you can always have a chat with one of the team at Ian Reid Buyer and Vendor Advocates about your options. You can call us on 9430 0000.
02/18/2025 
