Essential Autumn Gardening Tips - Planting, Clay Soil Solutions and More

Step into the changing seasons with Gardener's World! Discover autumn planting tips, spring flower secrets, and expert solutions for heavy clay soil in your garden. In this episode of Gardener's World, we explore the beauty and productivity of gardens as summer shifts into autumn. Learn how to plant pak choy for a late-season harvest and discover vibrant varieties that thrive in raised beds or containers. Monty Don shares the best techniques for planting spring-flowering bulbs and perennials, like hellebores, pulmonaria, and corydalis, ensuring your garden bursts with color when winter ends. We journey to Stourhead, one of the UK's greatest landscape gardens, with head gardener Alan Power, who reveals the art of maintaining lawns, restoring historical plant collections, and nurturing rare rhododendrons. Carol Klein tackles one of gardeners' biggest challenges - heavy clay soil - and offers practical advice on improving structure, mulching, and choosing the best plants for tough conditions, from roses and clematis to hostas and hornbeam. You'll also be inspired by a magical small garden transformation in Essex, proving that even the tiniest spaces can become vibrant sanctuaries. Meet Derek Saunders, a 97-year-old gardening legend, who shares wisdom from a lifetime spent nurturing vegetables and flowers, plus tips on companion planting and seed saving. Finally, visit the brand-new exotic garden at RHS Wisley, where you’ll find creative ways to introduce tropical flair to your own space, and get the essential jobs for the weekend to keep your garden thriving. Whether you're battling clay soil, planning spring color, or seeking design inspiration, this episode is packed with practical advice and uplifting stories for every gardener. #Gardening #GardenersWorld #SpringBulbs #ClaySoil #SmallGardenIdeas #Stourhead #RHSWisley #PlantingTips