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A mini ecosystem does not need to be perfect. It just needs to buzz with diversity,” concludes Mathen. “By making a few considered adjustments, your garden can become a place where plants, birds, bees and other small visitors can flourish, gradually beginning to care for itself. There’s also a quiet satisfaction that comes from knowing your garden is doing more than just looking good.

“Autumn provides a critical window for setting your garden up to thrive in summer,” Fathima Mathen, Marketing Manager for GARDENA South Africae says. “It’s when the groundwork is laid, and a well-timed clean-up, smarter watering and starting your compost heap now will make a real difference come summer.”