Gardening advice for autumn: supporting wildlife and lawn care

As autumn progresses, gardeners are advised to take specific steps to support local wildlife and maintain outdoor spaces. To attract European robins, experts suggest planting berry-producing vegetation like ivy and holly to provide both food and dense cover. Additionally, providing dried mealworms can offer essential protein and lipids during months when insects are scarce.

For lawn maintenance, October serves as a critical window for reseeding yellowing grass, provided the soil remains warm and frost is not imminent. Regarding mowing, the final cut of the season should be determined by soil temperature rather than a specific date; growth typically ceases when soil temperatures consistently drop below 5°C. Maintaining a slightly less manicured garden with leaf litter can also help sustain invertebrate populations for birds.