How to get your garden ready for autumn and winter

The soil is still warm, while more rain and moist air help make this season one of the best times of the year to start planting

Autumn is the perfect time for a reset in the room outside. Picture: Alamy

As we look towards autumn, when summer plants are fading, rich burnt orange and warm yellow hues dominate the border and we are awash with harvested vegetables, there are plenty of jobs to do to make a head start on the cooler months.

Think of it as a reset time, says Kate Turner, gardening expert for Miracle-Gro.