Here in Sydney, it’s now late autumn and I’m loving the cooler weather. I can work a whole day without feeling like I’m melting-which I do every day in the summer!

With the cooler weather comes different jobs to do, as I’m not constantly hedging hedges, mowing lawns and generally running around like a headless chicken to get all the work done.

Over autumn and winter, I am able to tidy up garden beds that are untidy, clearing out dead plants, etc. I can also mulch the huge numbers of garden beds that I look after, even if it is a mindless job sometimes! My rose garden will also receive some care-all the roses will get their hard cut back, with new mulch also getting added.

At home, I will be able to grow some more of my own food. I have been rather busy with work, study and family recently so haven’t had much time for anything out there in my garden. Tomorrow, I’m planning to get it and clear the dead stuff I have, pot up my seedlings and then sow some more seeds.

One thing that I do like about autumn is seeing all deciduous trees change colour. They are often very colourful and add interest to any landscape, no matter how small or large.

Here in Australia, many species of plants flower over autumn and winter, and I love seeing these flowers. Wattles, banksias, callistemons and proteas (whether Australian or South African) all flower at this time of year and they are all fabulous!