After the intensity of a long, dry Australian summer, your garden is likely feeling it tired lawns, stressed plants, dry soil and faded colour. The good news? The rain is coming, the air is cooling, and autumn is one of the best seasons to refresh, restore and replant.
AtĀ Aumannās Building and Garden Supplies, with stores inĀ Templestowe,Ā Eltham, and ourĀ Plenty Clearance Centre, weāre here to help you transition your garden into a thriving autumn space.
š§ļø 1. Revive Your Soil After Summer
Months of heat can leave soil compacted and nutrient-depleted. Before planting anything new:
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Turn over garden beds to improve aeration
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Add compost or organic matter to rebuild nutrients
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Apply quality mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature
Autumn rain helps nutrients soak deep into the root zone ā making this the ideal time to improve soil health.
š± 2. Repair & Re-Seed Lawns
If your lawn has suffered sunburn or patchiness, autumn is recovery season.
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Reseed bare patches
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Top dress with quality lawn soil
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Apply a slow-release fertiliser
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Keep evenly moist as temperatures cool
Cooler days reduce stress on new growth, helping your lawn establish strong roots before winter.
šø 3. Plant for Autumn Colour
Autumn planting gives roots time to establish before winter dormancy. Great options include:
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Pansies
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Violas
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Snapdragons
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Ornamental kale
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Native shrubs
These varieties thrive in cooler weather and add vibrant seasonal colour to garden beds, pots and entryways.
The team at Aumann’s Building and Garden Supplies can help you choose plants suited to your local conditions.
šæ 4. Prune & Prepare
Now is the time to:
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Remove dead or heat-damaged growth
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Lightly shape hedges
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Cut back perennials that have finished flowering
Avoid heavy pruning on frost-sensitive plants, but tidying up now encourages healthy regrowth in spring.
š 5. Feed & Strengthen Before Winter
Autumn fertilising strengthens root systems. Focus on:
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Liquid seaweed solutions to reduce transplant shock
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Slow-release fertiliser for shrubs and trees
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Citrus-specific fertiliser before cooler weather sets in
Healthy roots now mean stronger growth come spring.
šŖ“ 6. Create an Outdoor Autumn Living Space
With milder days ahead, autumn is perfect for refreshing outdoor areas. Add:
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Statement pots with layered planting
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Screening plants for privacy
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Mulched garden beds for a clean, finished look
Itās the ideal season to enjoy your garden without the harsh summer heat.
Visit Aumannās This Autumn
Whether youāre restoring after summer damage or starting fresh, Aumannās has everything you need plants, mulch, soil, pots, fertilisers and expert advice.
šĀ Templestowe Store
šĀ Eltham Store
šĀ Plenty Clearance Centre
Letās bring your garden back to life this autumn. The rain is coming ā and your garden is ready. šš§ļø