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<p>To help get your patch whipped into shape, we&#8217;ve rounded up garden designer and owner of the Grade II listed <a aria-label="Denmans Garden (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.denmans.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denmans Garden</a> in Fontwell, Gwendolyn van Paasschen, for her top tips on jobs for the garden this season. Gwendolyn heads up the John Brookes-Denmans Foundation to keep the vision and work of the legendary garden designer alive. There&#8217;s nobody better to oversee your garden transformation &#8211; over to you, Gwendolyn!</p>



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<p>Whether you have a new garden or an established one, this is the perfect moment to ‘pause’ and think about what you want from your garden. Here are five tips to get you started.<em> </em></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-1-think-about-the-parts-of-your-garden-that-annoy-you">1. Think about the parts of your garden that annoy you </h3>



<p>Take a moment to work out what drove you crazy this summer. Was there an area that was difficult to maintain? Can you reduce some lawn to cut down on pesky mowing? Do your planted areas need too much attention and could you replace them with something simpler and more relaxed. Coming up with solutions to these challenges now will help you enjoy your garden all the more in future &#8211; and may save you money in the process.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2-connect-the-inside-and-the-outside">2. Connect the inside and the outside</h3>



<p>As the weather gets colder, give some though to your views from the inside. The link between the interior and exterior of your home should be a year-round connection. Do you have something to look at during the dark days of winter, a focal point of winter-blooming perennials or lovely coloured twigs? If not, that&#8217;s your next purchase.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-3-plant-some-colour-now">3. Plant some colour now</h3>



<p>Nothing cures the winter blues like watching early spring bulbs emerge. Try winter aconites for a dazzling blast of cheery yellow that works well with other early bulbs and white cyclamen.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-4-focus-on-your-seeds">4. Focus on your seeds</h3>



<p>Now is a great time to start collecting your own seeds. Repurpose old yoghurt containers or other plastic containers and collect seeds for late autumn sowing or indoor propagation. Don&#8217;t forget to label your containers, and let the seeds dry out completely before sealing them. Packaged nicely, seeds make great Christmas presents too.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-5-put-the-dead-leaves-to-good-use">5. Put the dead leaves to good use</h3>



<p>Mulch, mulch, mulch. Grind up those old dead leaves by running a lawnmower over them and then blow them back into your shrubberies to protect plants from Arctic blasts and dry summer spells. Leaf mulch looks attractive, and worms will love it too. </p>



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<p>Want more tips and advice? Head to <a aria-label="Denmans Garden (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.denmans.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denmans Garden</a> for inspo, ideas and a rummage around the plant centre. </p>


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