Autumn Gardening Tips
Bulb and wildflower seed planting in churchyards or gardens
As the seasons begin to change and we say goodbye the last days of summer and welcome the colourful leaves of autumn it’s a great time to work on your own or in your church garden or churchyard.
Now is a good time to divide your perennial plants especially if they are taking over a little. Why not share with others in parish or have a plant swap? If your plants are pollinator friendly you can gain points on the Eco Church survey
Land & Nature – Q2 and Q11 Lifestyle Q13
If you are raking up leaves why not leave a pile to decompose into leaf mulch which is beneficial to the soil. Leaf piles left in situ especially in a sheltered spot in the grounds can also provide overwintering places for hedgehogs and other small mammals. If you are tidying up bushes and trees and have cut off dead branches please some in a log pile for insects to thrive on.
Land & Nature Q3
Land & Nature Q3 and Q5
If you are thinking about planting some bulbs or plants for spring why not check out the advice from Arocha Target 25 (T25) help sheets giving advice on which wildflowers to sow or plants to encourage butterflies and bees?
Land and Nature Q11.
When the temperatures get colder and we need to make sure there is a water source for birds and other creatures. Jill Elston says “We have repurposed a robust plastic tray as a bird bath here at Church House. An expensive bird bath is not necessary repurposing an item is a great way to save materials and still provide water all year round!”
Land and Nature Q3.
