Landscape & Urban Design Issue 33 2018 | Page 96

AUTUMN PREPARATION After a blisteringly hot and dry summer, the autumn months will come as a relief for many that have struggled to keep their plants, trees and grass hydrated and alive. However, autumn brings with it its own challenges, and there’s still plenty of work facing those that care for the outdoors. Leaves will soon be piled thick underfoot, and even with hours of backbreaking labour, a rak