As autumn arrives in the UK, gardens across the country enter a season of transition. While summer blooms fade, the cooler months bring essential tasks to prepare outdoor spaces for winter and ensure a healthy start in spring. With the right power tools, these jobs become quicker, easier, and more efficient. 

Key Autumn Garden Jobs: 

Leaf Clearing: Falling leaves can suffocate lawns and clog gutters. A powerful leaf blower or vacuum keeps pathways, patios, and lawns clear with minimal effort. 

Pruning & Cutting Back: Autumn is the ideal time to trim hedges, shape shrubs, and cut back perennials. A hedge trimmer or chainsaw ensures clean, precise cuts. 

Lawn Care: Final cut of the season. For the final cut, raise the mower blade slightly higher than usual. Leaving the grass a bit longer (around 5–6 cm / 2 inches) protects the roots over winter. 

Garden Tidy-Up: A pressure washer is one of the handiest tools for autumn garden jobs, especially when you’re tidying up before winter sets in.

 Here are the main tasks it can handle: 

• Patio & Decking Clean-Up: Blast away moss, algae, and slippery leaves from patios, paths, and decking to make them safer in wet weather. 
• Garden Furniture: Clean wooden, metal, or plastic garden furniture before storing it away for winter. 
• Fences & Walls: Remove dirt, mildew, and green growth to keep them looking fresh and prolong their lifespan. 
• Driveways & Paths: Clear built-up grime, oil stains, and moss from concrete, block paving, and gravel paths. 
• Greenhouses & Sheds: Wash down exterior glass, frames, and walls to remove algae and keep structures light and clean. 
• Tools & Equipment: Rinse off soil and debris from wheelbarrows, shovels, spades, and garden machinery before winter storage. 
• Bins & Composters: Freshen up outdoor bins and compost containers to reduce odours and deter pests. 

Autumn is one of the busiest seasons for gardeners, but with the right tools, it doesn’t have to be the hardest. Investing in quality power tools can save time, reduce strain, and make outdoor maintenance enjoyable. 

Top Tips for Autumn Garden Maintenance: 

1) Always wear protective gear when using power tools. 

2) Keep blades sharp and equipment well-maintained. 

3) Store tools properly to protect them from frost and damp. 

With preparation now, gardeners can look forward to a tidy, healthy, and resilient garden through the winter months. 

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