Give Your Garden A Head Start This Autumn
Autumn is one of the best times of year to add new plants to your garden. While spring often receives most of the attention, the cooler temperatures and naturally moist soil of autumn create excellent conditions for planting.
The soil is still warm after summer, encouraging newly planted trees, shrubs and perennials to establish their roots. With less heat and fewer dry spells to contend with, plants experience less stress and usually require less watering than those planted during warmer weather.
Planting now gives your garden a valuable head start. Although growth above ground begins to slow, roots can continue developing while soil conditions remain suitable. By the time spring arrives, established plants and trees are ready to put their energy into healthy new growth.
Make The Most of the Planting Season
Whether you’re refreshing a border, filling gaps, planting a new container or planning ahead for next year, autumn is the ideal opportunity to get started. Our plant team is always available to help you choose suitable plants and offer advice on planting and aftercare.
September’s Featured Plant - Heuchera & Heucherella
With their wonderfully colourful foliage, Heucheras & Heucherella are an excellent choice for brightening pots and borders throughout autumn and beyond. Depending on the variety, their leaves range from fresh lime green and amber to rich red, purple and near-black.
These versatile, compact perennials work beautifully along the front of a border, beneath taller plants or as part of a mixed seasonal container. Their evergreen or semi-evergreen foliage provides interest over a long period, while delicate flower stems appear above the leaves during spring and summer.
- Excellent foliage colour over a long season
- Ideal for pots, borders and underplanting
- Available in a wide choice of colours
- Grows well in sun or partial shade, depending on the variety
- Hardy, versatile and easy to grow
Explore our selection of Heuchera & Heucherella, and discover plenty of inspiration for autumn planting at Cowell’s Garden Centre.
