Winter Is Coming...Is Your Garden Ready?

Is your garden actually ready for autumn and winter? In Episode 29 of Paving the Way, Amy and Andy look at the jobs worth thinking about as the weather starts to change – from cutting back plants and looking after tired lawns to checking paving, clearing leaves and making sure your drainage is ready for wetter weather. They discuss why autumn maintenance matters, particularly when water finds its way into places it shouldn’t and freezing temperatures arrive. There’s also a wider conversation around drainage, changing weather conditions and why a balanced garden needs more than paving alone. And if you’re already thinking about having your garden transformed next year, should you really wait until spring before you start planning? Amy and Andy explain why autumn and winter can be a useful time to start conversations, think through what you want from your space and plan ahead rather than joining the rush when the sun comes back out. Plus, Amy discovers her lawn might not be quite as dead as she thought, we hear about her ongoing efforts to protect the pigeons nesting outside her house, and Andy offers some memorable advice on autumn pruning… In this episode: • Getting your garden ready for autumn and winter • Pruning, lawns and seasonal maintenance • Checking paving and jointing before colder weather • Clearing leaves and keeping drainage clear • Why drainage matters during periods of heavier rainfall • Creating a balanced, manageable garden • Why autumn is a good time to start planning next year’s project • The benefits of thinking about your summer garden before summer arrives If you enjoy Paving the Way, follow or subscribe wherever you listen, and share the episode with someone who might need the reminder to get their garden winter-ready.