Garden Clean-up for Autumn - Part 2

Posted by Max Letek - Hyundai Power Products on 18th Sep 2025

Garden Clean-up for Autumn - Part 2

By Max Letek - Hyundai Power Products

As we come to the end of the summer months and autumn sets in, your garden’s needs begin to change. 


In this two part Hyundai Power Product blog we look at the two essential areas to keep your garden looking great and in excellent condition over the next few months. 

Garden Clean-up for Autumn - Part 2

Garden Clean-Up for Autumn

Autumn is the time to prepare your garden for the colder months. Proper garden maintenance during this season ensures your outdoor space remains tidy, healthy, and ready to flourish come next spring. In the second part of our autumn garden clean-up guide, we focus on essential tasks like tree care, pruning techniques, tool preparation, and more.

Here’s how to get started:

Chainsaw Tips for Safe and Efficient Tree Care in Autumn

Autumn is an ideal time to prune trees and large shrubs. With the leaves falling, you have a clear view of the tree structure, making it easier to identify and remove dead or hazardous branches. Here's how to do it safely and effectively:

Here's how to do it safely and effectively:


  • Safety First: Always prioritise safety by wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, goggles, and ear protection. If you're new to using a chainsaw, consider a safety course or enlist the help of a professional. Remember, never operate a chainsaw above shoulder height and ensure you have a stable footing.
  • Pruning Technique: Focus on removing dead, diseased, or damaged branches. Make clean cuts at a slight angle to prevent water accumulation, which can lead to rot. For larger branches, use the three-cut method to avoid damaging the tree.

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2. Pruning Techniques: Cutting Back Hedges, Shrubs, and Trees

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Autumn is the perfect time to trim your hedges, shrubs, and trees, promoting healthy growth for the next season.

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Here’s how to do it right:


  • Choosing the Right Tools: Depending on the size of your hedges and shrubs, you may need an electric or petrol hedge trimmer. Ensure your tools are sharp and well-maintained for clean cuts.
  • Pruning Tips: Begin by cutting back overgrown areas to maintain a neat, even shape. For deciduous shrubs, wait until they’ve lost their leaves before giving them a final trim. Avoid heavy pruning of evergreens late in the season to prevent frost damage to new growth.

Specific Tree Pruning Tips:

  • Fruit Trees: Autumn is ideal for pruning apple, pear, and quince trees after harvesting. Focus on removing dead or diseased branches and thinning the canopy.
  • Deciduous Trees: Prune maple, ash, birch, and beech trees in early autumn to avoid sap bleeding. Willow trees can also be pruned to control their size and shape.

3. Essential Autumn Garden Maintenance

As the first frost approaches, it’s crucial to give your garden a thorough clean-up to protect it from the harsh winter conditions:


Leaf Management: Remove fallen leaves from lawns and paths to prevent slipperiness and moss growth. Compost healthy leaves to use as mulch in the spring, and dispose of any diseased material to avoid spreading disease.


Shredding and Chipping: Using a chipper/shredder is an excellent way to recycle branches, small logs, and greenery into mulch for your garden. This can be used to improve soil and to add nutrients back on the ground, for example in beds and borders.


Clearing Garden Beds: Pull up annuals that have finished flowering and add them to the compost heap. Cut back perennials, but leave some seed heads if you want to attract birds to your garden during the colder months.


Garden Tool Preparation: Clean and store your garden tools properly to prevent rust. Drain and store hoses, and consider insulating outdoor taps to prevent freezing during winter.

Best Tools for Autum your Garden Clear-up

Hyundai 3000w 3-in-1 Leaf Blower, Vacuum, Shredder, 6-Speed, 45L Large Collection Bag, Long 12m Cable | HYBV3000E2
£
44.99
 
£

Leaf Management

The HYBV3000E Leaf Blower, Vacuum, and Mulcher is perfect for autumn garden clear-up with its powerful 3000W motor, versatile 3-in-1 functionality, and lightweight design, making it easy to handle and efficient at clearing leaves, grass, and debris while also mulching them into compostable material.
Hyundai 20V Cordless Pole Saw, 2Ah Battery and Charger, Lightweight and Telescopic Chainsaw | HY20CPS
£
83.99
 
£
119.99
The 20v Hyundai Cordless Pole Saw HY20CPS is perfect for autumn garden clear-up, as it allows you to easily trim high branches and tall trees without needing a ladder, offering a reach of up to 3.3 meters while being lightweight, cordless, and low-maintenance for hassle-free operation.
Hyundai 420cc 100mm Petrol Wood Chipper Shredder, Mulcher, 4-Stroke Engine| HYCH1500E-2
£
1,599.99
 
£
The Hyundai Petrol 4-Stroke Wood Chipper/Shredder/Mulcher is perfect for autumn garden clearing, as its powerful 420cc engine effortlessly handles large branches up to 10cm in diameter, making quick work of fallen leaves, twigs, and debris, while its easy mobility and safety features ensure a smooth, efficient, and hassle-free cleanup.

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