The cooler seasons are upon us and with the days getting shorter, there might be a few things you do differently or for the last time before spring.
If you've tended to your garden all summer long, giving it a break can sound like a bad idea but it can actually benefit it.
A gardening expert, Fiona Jenkins, at MyJobQuote has explained why you should stop mowing your lawn and how to prepare it for the winter months.
If you have a garden, you should stop mowing your lawn in autumn, with the last cut being between late September and late October.
Fiona Jenkins from MyJobQuote advises garden owners to pay close attention to their lawn to help them decide when it's time for the last cut.
When seasons change, the growth of the grass will slow down, and when the first frost comes along, she says it's usually a clear sign to put the mower away until spring.
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) recommends mowing lawns throughout the warmer months.
It said: "If a traditional neat lawn is desired, lawns should generally be mown weekly or fortnightly between March and October to keep them in good condition.
"As well as giving a neat-looking lawn, regular mowing helps to eliminate unwanted weeds and encourages denser turf."
Fiona Jenkins also shared some tips to keep your garden healthy throughout the colder months.
When it's time to do the last cut for the season, Fiona advises that you cut the grass as short as possible so you can prevent the need for any further cuts until next year.
You'll need to remove leaves from your grass(Image: Getty)
The lawn might grow slightly for a while after the last cut, but the frost will stunt its growth.
Removing weeds from your lawn now will save you from having to do a bigger job in the spring, when they will have grown.
Summer months allow grass to grow and when autumn comes around, it's a good idea to trim around the edges of the lawn to keep your garden looking tidy.
When you've looked after the edges, they will become a barrier for the plant roots and prevent weeds or flowers from growing on your lawn, Fiona says.
In autumn, leaves fall off trees and can land on your grass which means they can block the sunlight, prevent adequate water from reaching the roots and potentially cause lawn diseases.
To avoid any damage to your lawn, you should inspect it regularly and rake any leaves up as they start to group together.
Aerate your lawn to prepare it for extra water in the winter months - a garden fork will do the trick.
If you do this consistently, it gives your lawn a better chance of surviving the extreme weather conditions during the winter.
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Add some fresh grass seeds to your lawn, making sure they're distributed evenly.
If you have any bald spots on your lawn, make sure to add adequate seeds in those spots.
The new seedlings will help to neaten up any existing problems and make sure your lawn comes back looking full next spring.
The extra moisture on your lawn in winter can encourage moss growth and moss can kill your lawn, so use a treatment to prevent it from growing on your grass.