Create a Beautiful Autumn Garden with Green Onion Landscaping

Autumn is one of the best times to work in your garden. The soil is still warm, the air is cooler, and plants establish strong roots before winter. Whether you want to plant bulbs, refresh your borders, or prepare your lawn for spring, Green Onion Landscaping can help you create a garden that looks its best all year round.

Why Autumn is the Perfect Time to Garden

Plant your bulbs as soon as you buy them, as they do not last long out of the soil. Choose firm, healthy bulbs and plant them in sunny spots for the best results. Plant Hyacinths, Snowdrops, Dwarf Irises, Daffodils, Narcissus, Tulips, or Crocuses for a colourful spring display.

Loosen and weed the soil before planting, then plant each bulb at a depth about three times its width. Water well and let nature do the rest. By spring, you will enjoy a bright and cheerful garden filled with blooms.

Green Onion Landscaping can design and plant an autumn garden that suits your outdoor space. Visit our Soft Landscaping page to see how we can help you plan and plant your garden this season.

Add Colour with Autumn Plants and Shrubs

Your garden does not need to lose its beauty once summer ends. Many plants and shrubs provide lovely colour and structure through autumn and winter.

A favourite is Euonymus alatus, known as the Burning Bush or Winged Euonymus. Its red leaves glow in the sunshine, and bright orange seed capsules appear after the fruit splits open. Once the leaves fall, the stems add shape and texture.

Another great choice is the Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum). These small, graceful trees display stunning autumn colour in shades of red, orange, and gold. Their delicate leaves bring elegance to both modern and traditional gardens.

For a low-maintenance garden, choose shrubs with berries or evergreen foliage. They provide colour, attract birds, and keep your garden looking lively throughout winter.

Autumn to Spring Hanging Baskets

Add instant colour to your outdoor space with autumn through to spring hanging baskets. Each basket is handmade by Green Onion Landscaping using quality plants and bulbs for long-lasting colour and texture.

autumn through to spring hanging baskets £48 each, beautifully planted with winter flowering plants and spring flowering bulbs. Handmade by Green Onion Landscaping. Order now by calling emailing is at info@green-onion.co.uk we deliver anywhere in Teesside for £9

Our hanging baskets are ideal for patios, porches, and entrances. They brighten up your home even in the darkest months.
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Autumn Shrubs with Berries

Shrubs with berries bring both colour and wildlife to your garden. Birds love them, and they are simple to grow. One stunning option is Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii ‘Profusion’, known for its bright violet berries that appear late in the season. It also has lilac flowers in summer and bronzed foliage in spring, giving beauty throughout the year.

Other excellent choices include Pyracantha, Cotoneaster, and Holly. These shrubs add structure, colour, and food for wildlife, keeping your garden attractive even through winter.

Protect Hedgehogs and Garden Wildlife

Hedgehog in a garden in Autumn in Teesside County Durham

Autumn is a busy time for hedgehogs as they prepare for hibernation. A wildlife-friendly garden helps them stay safe and healthy.

Leave out fresh water, tinned dog or cat food (not fish-based), or crushed dry biscuits. Hedgehogs also enjoy a boiled egg as an occasional treat. Avoid giving them milk, as it can make them ill.

You can buy hedgehog houses, but a simple pile of leaves and logs works just as well. Keep a quiet, natural corner in your garden to give them a safe nesting spot. Hedgehogs usually hibernate from November to mid-March, so offering food and shelter now helps them survive the colder months.

Garden Jobs to Do in Autumn

Autumn is a perfect time to catch up on essential garden work before winter. Our team handles all types of autumn maintenance, including:

  • Lawn care and turfing to repair bare patches before winter

  • Hedge trimming and pruning to tidy shrubs and trees

  • Leaf clearance and licensed green waste removal to keep gardens healthy

  • Decking and fencing installation in dry, stable conditions

  • Garden drainage to prevent winter waterlogging

  • Planting and soft landscaping for lasting colour

  • Patio and paving installation ready for spring use

We offer professional garden design, planting, and maintenance services across Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Darlington, County Durham, and the North East.
Explore all of our services here and see how we can help you make the most of your garden this autumn.

Create Your Perfect Autumn Garden

Whether you want to plant bulbs, tidy your borders, or prepare your garden for winter, Green Onion Landscaping can help. With over 30 years of experience, our skilled team designs and maintains gardens of all sizes across Teesside, County Durham, and North Yorkshire.

Call 07701 097196 or 01642 640303 to plan your autumn garden makeover. You can also contact us online to request a free quotation or arrange a visit.