Keeping Things Tidy Before Winter!
Autumn in Nottingham always makes its presence known. The air turns cooler, the nights draw in, and suddenly the lawns and hedges in places like Beeston, Mapperley, and Colwick are demanding more attention than you’d hoped. Leaves pile up, branches snap in the wind, and flowerbeds start looking like they’ve had enough of the year.
At Notts Gardener (nottsgardener.com), this is the season we’re busiest—helping households across Gedling, West Bridgford, Rushcliffe, Sneinton, Strelley and beyond keep their gardens tidy, safe, and ready for the months ahead.
Clearing Away the Leaves
A light scattering of leaves looks charming for a week or two, but by mid-October, lawns are smothered and paths become slippery. Left alone, damp piles also encourage moss and fungi. We rake, collect, and compost them so your grass keeps breathing and your compost heap gets a proper autumn boost. In Strelley and Sneinton especially, we’ve seen gardens transformed just by keeping on top of leaf fall.
Branches, Hedges, and General Tidying
Autumn storms in Nottingham have a habit of dropping branches where they don’t belong—across lawns, driveways, or even perched on shed roofs. Clearing them early keeps gardens safe and saves fences or greenhouses from damage.
Hedges are another autumn job. From privets in Mapperley to hawthorn in Gedling, a tidy trim now means they’ll hold their shape through winter and won’t become unmanageable by spring.
Lawns: A Final Cut Before Frost
Grass doesn’t stop growing completely in autumn. A last mow—kept slightly longer than summer cuts—keeps lawns neat and reduces moss build-up. Aerating helps avoid soggy patches, especially in wetter areas like Colwick. Adding a little seed and compost now makes for greener, healthier lawns when spring arrives.
Roses, Shrubs, and Flowerbeds
Roses are best pruned back before winter winds batter them. The same goes for shrubs that need shaping or cutting down to size. Old annuals should come out of beds, while perennials benefit from a clean-up and mulch to protect the roots. Even adding winter pansies or cyclamen can keep gardens in Beeston or West Bridgford looking colourful right through the grey months.
Helping the Wildlife
Autumn is tough on garden wildlife. Robins, sparrows, and blackbirds all benefit from a well-stocked feeder. Squirrels in Mapperley seem to have no shortage of ideas, but hedgehogs rely on compost heaps and quiet corners for shelter. Small changes—like leaving a log pile or topping up feeders—make a big difference.
Greenhouses and Compost Heaps
Autumn is a great time to give greenhouses a clear-out. Clean panes let in more light, and tidying benches makes space for overwintering tender plants. Compost heaps, meanwhile, need topping up with a good mix of leaves, peelings, and grass cuttings. Done right, it’ll all be ready to feed your beds by spring.
Why Call Notts Gardener?
Because autumn gardening isn’t everyone’s idea of a relaxing weekend. Between leaf piles, branches, hedges, and lawns, it’s a lot of work. At Notts Gardener, we know Nottingham’s soil, weather, and plant life inside out. From Colwick to Rushcliffe, Gedling to Sneinton, we keep gardens neat, safe, and healthy through the changing seasons.
So if your garden needs a hand this autumn, visit nottsgardener.com and let us do the hard work while you get on with more enjoyable things.
