TV Gardener David Domoney’s official website
Welcome to TV Gardener David Domoney’s official website. Here you will find a range of helpful and easy-to-follow gardening blogs and guides. These have been created to help you get the most out of your garden. Watch my latest video guides below or visit my YouTube channel.
Videos
David Domoney
2 weeks ago
How to Keep Your Lawn Healthy this Autumn #garden
Discover 4 essential autumn lawn care tips! Learn how to clear leaves, remove moss and thatch, aerate compacted soil and feed your lawn for healthier, greener grass next spring.
Autumn is one of the best times to give your grass some much-needed attention and prepare it for the colder months ahead!
In this video, I share my essential autumn lawn care tips to help revive a tired lawn, tackle moss and thatch, improve drainage and encourage stronger, healthier grass.
Whether you're dealing with compacted soil, fallen leaves or a lawn that's lost its lush green appearance, these simple gardening techniques can make a real difference.
Autumn lawn care jobs:
1. Clear fallen leaves
Don't let autumn leaves smother your grass! Removing them regularly allows sunlight to reach the lawn and helps prevent damp conditions that encourage disease.
2. Remove moss and thatch
Learn how to use a spring-tine rake to remove unwanted moss, dead grass and built-up thatch, allowing air, water and nutrients to reach the soil more easily.
3. Aerate compacted soil
I'll show you how a garden fork or hollow-tine aerator can help relieve soil compaction, improve drainage and create better conditions for healthy root development.
4. Apply an autumn lawn feed
Discover why choosing the right seasonal fertiliser helps prepare your lawn for winter, supporting healthy roots without encouraging excessive soft, leafy growth.
Why is autumn lawn care so important?
After months of summer use, your lawn may be suffering from wear, compaction and dry conditions. With cooler temperatures and often more reliable rainfall, autumn provides an excellent opportunity to help your grass recover before winter.
A healthy, well-maintained lawn can also help absorb rainfall, provide habitat for garden wildlife and create a beautiful green space for the whole family to enjoy.
My top tip: A little lawn care now can make a big difference to how your grass looks next spring!
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, these practical autumn gardening tips will help you get your lawn back into shape.
👍 Enjoyed this video? Give it a thumbs up, subscribe to my channel and turn on notifications for more expert gardening advice, seasonal garden jobs and inspiration from Step-by-Step Gardening.
What's your biggest lawn problem? Moss, bare patches or compacted soil? Let me know in the comments!
Enjoy your garden!
00:00 Autumn Lawncare
00:25 What to do with the Leaves on my Lawn
00:52 What type of Rake to use on a Lawn? Spring-tine Rake
01:23 Using a Fork or Hollow Tine Aerator
02:04 What Distance apart are my Holes when using a Lawn Aerator
02:28 How to use a Hollow Tine Aerator
02:44 Lawn Tip
03:33 Feed a Lawn in Autumn
03:50 Fertiliser Lawn Tip
04:27 Lawns and the Oxygen it Produces
For more gardening advice, visit my website: https://www.daviddomoney.com
Chat with me on social media:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/daviddomoney/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@daviddomoney
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidDomoneyTV
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David Domoney Chartered Horticulturist
C Hort. FCI Hort. F Wcg. F Cmc.
Fellow of the Warwickshire College Group.
Fellow of the London Colleges of Horticulture.
Recipient of The Prince Edward Award for Excellence in Horticulture.
#garden #gardens #gardening #advice #howto #horticulture
View on YouTubeAutumn is one of the best times to give your grass some much-needed attention and prepare it for the colder months ahead!
In this video, I share my essential autumn lawn care tips to help revive a tired lawn, tackle moss and thatch, improve drainage and encourage stronger, healthier grass.
Whether you're dealing with compacted soil, fallen leaves or a lawn that's lost its lush green appearance, these simple gardening techniques can make a real difference.
Autumn lawn care jobs:
1. Clear fallen leaves
Don't let autumn leaves smother your grass! Removing them regularly allows sunlight to reach the lawn and helps prevent damp conditions that encourage disease.
2. Remove moss and thatch
Learn how to use a spring-tine rake to remove unwanted moss, dead grass and built-up thatch, allowing air, water and nutrients to reach the soil more easily.
3. Aerate compacted soil
I'll show you how a garden fork or hollow-tine aerator can help relieve soil compaction, improve drainage and create better conditions for healthy root development.
4. Apply an autumn lawn feed
Discover why choosing the right seasonal fertiliser helps prepare your lawn for winter, supporting healthy roots without encouraging excessive soft, leafy growth.
Why is autumn lawn care so important?
After months of summer use, your lawn may be suffering from wear, compaction and dry conditions. With cooler temperatures and often more reliable rainfall, autumn provides an excellent opportunity to help your grass recover before winter.
A healthy, well-maintained lawn can also help absorb rainfall, provide habitat for garden wildlife and create a beautiful green space for the whole family to enjoy.
My top tip: A little lawn care now can make a big difference to how your grass looks next spring!
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, these practical autumn gardening tips will help you get your lawn back into shape.
👍 Enjoyed this video? Give it a thumbs up, subscribe to my channel and turn on notifications for more expert gardening advice, seasonal garden jobs and inspiration from Step-by-Step Gardening.
What's your biggest lawn problem? Moss, bare patches or compacted soil? Let me know in the comments!
Enjoy your garden!
00:00 Autumn Lawncare
00:25 What to do with the Leaves on my Lawn
00:52 What type of Rake to use on a Lawn? Spring-tine Rake
01:23 Using a Fork or Hollow Tine Aerator
02:04 What Distance apart are my Holes when using a Lawn Aerator
02:28 How to use a Hollow Tine Aerator
02:44 Lawn Tip
03:33 Feed a Lawn in Autumn
03:50 Fertiliser Lawn Tip
04:27 Lawns and the Oxygen it Produces
For more gardening advice, visit my website: https://www.daviddomoney.com
Chat with me on social media:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/daviddomoney/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@daviddomoney
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidDomoneyTV
Twitter - https://twitter.com/daviddomoney
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/daviddomoney
Sign up for my newsletter - https://www.daviddomoney.com/blog/sign-up-to-my-newsletter/
David Domoney Chartered Horticulturist
C Hort. FCI Hort. F Wcg. F Cmc.
Fellow of the Warwickshire College Group.
Fellow of the London Colleges of Horticulture.
Recipient of The Prince Edward Award for Excellence in Horticulture.
#garden #gardens #gardening #advice #howto #horticulture
David Domoney
1 month ago
October | Step-by-Step Gardening at Blue Diamond's Bridgemere Show Gardens | Ep 21 #garden
October gardening: small trees, planting trees, apples, apple breeding, growing updates, green manures & blueberries for productive autumn gardens.
In episode 21 of Step-by-Step Gardening, filmed at Blue Diamond’s Bridgemere Show Gardens & Frank P Matthews Tree Nursery, I cover small trees, autumn planting, apples, growing updates, green manures & blueberries.
Step-by-Step Guide: Small Trees
Small gardens still have room for the right tree. I share five compact choices for wildlife, shelter, dappled shade, autumn colour & year-round privacy.
Trees featured: Malus ‘Gorgeous’, ‘Golden Hornet’, Crataegus (hawthorn), Sorbus (mountain ash/rowan), Cotoneaster ‘Hybridus Pendulus’, Acer palmatum (Japanese maple).
Step-by-Step Guide: Planting a Tree
Autumn is ideal for planting trees. I demonstrate how to prepare the hole, set the depth, water thoroughly, stake securely, & mulch.
Tree featured: Sorbus ‘Eastern Promise’.
Plant of the Month: Apples
Apples offer blossom, fruit, autumn colour & wildlife value for gardens of many sizes. I compare eating, cooking & dual-purpose apples, plus pollination, rootstocks, harvest times & trained forms.
Varieties featured: Malus, Malus domestica, ‘Golden Delicious’, ‘Bramley’s Seedling’, ‘Red Windsor’, ‘Scrumptious®’, ‘James Grieve’ & ‘Legacy™’.
Apple Breeding Masterclass
At Frank P Matthews Tree Farm, I go behind the scenes to see how apples are propagated, crossed & selected, & why developing a new variety can take years.
Varieties featured: Malus, ‘Eden™’ & ‘Surprize™’.
Growing Updates
I check flowering dahlias, cosmos & ripening pumpkins, then trim pumpkin runners to focus growth. I also clear a garden bed, retaining legume roots for next year’s crops.
Job of the Month: Green Manures
I sow green manures into an empty bed to compare how they improve soil structure, add organic matter, fix nitrogen & suppress weeds before next year.
Step-by-Step Guide: Planting Blueberries
I plant blueberries in containers using ericaceous compost, pairing two varieties for better cross-pollination & covering the watering, feeding & positioning needed for healthy crops.
00:00 October Gardening Introduction
00:38 Trees for Small Gardens – Crab Apple
02:12 Tree for Exposed Areas – Hawthorn (Crataegus)
02:59 Tree for Dappled Shade – Mountain Ash (Sorbus)
03:55 Evergreen Privacy Tree – Cotoneaster Hybridus Pendulus
04:33 Tree for Shady Sheltered Spots – Japanese Maple
05:31 How to Plant a Tree
06:05 How to Dig a Tree Planting Hole & Basin
07:19 Mycorrhizal Fungi, Roots & Tree Guard
08:18 How to Stake a Tree at 45°, Tie & Mulch
09:31 Why Choose an Apple Tree?
10:50 Plant of the Month – Apples
11:03 Apple Varieties Explained
12:05 New Apple Variety – Legacy
13:05 Apple Tree Buying Tips
13:29 Apple Rootstocks – Small, Medium or Large
14:57 Apple Tree Types – Fan, Step Over, Espalier
14:40 Behind the Scenes of Frank P Matthews
16:00 How Are Apple Trees Cloned?
16:13 Growing Apple Trees from Seed
16:39 Apple Mother Trees Explained
17:15 Which Apples Don’t Go Brown? Eden
16:59 How to Create a New Apple Variety?
18:51 Which Apple Has Pink Flesh? Surprize
20:31 How was Apple Legacy Bred for 2026?
20:52 What Is an Apple Tree Sport?
21:51 October Growing: Dahlias, Cosmos & Pumpkins
22:29 Why Dig in Broad Bean & Sweet Pea Roots?
25:42 Why Use Green Manures?
26:53 Sowing Fothergills Green Manures Rhy
27:44 Sowing Fothergills Autumn Winter Mix
29:03 Planting Blueberries
29:44 Why Plant Blueberries Together?
30:19 How to Plant a Blueberry in a Container?
32:14 Credits
Location: Bridgemere Show Gardens, a destination for plant lovers.
Learn more: https://www.bridgemereshowgardens.co.uk/
What3Words: ///marine.cheat.waltzes
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluediamond.homeandgarden
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluediamondgardencentres
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@UCTMRVjzVh9Xw5BOiZhVAqTQ
Find your nearest Blue Diamond store:
https://www.bluediamond.gg/
David Domoney:
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David Domoney Chartered Horticulturist C Hort. FCI Hort. F Wcg. F Cmc. FLS. Fellow of the Warwickshire College Group. Fellow of the London Colleges of Horticulture. Recipient of The Prince Edward Award for Excellence in Horticulture.
#DavidDomoney #StepByStepGardening #OctoberGardening #AutumnGardening #SmallTrees #TreePlanting #AppleTrees #GrowingApples #GreenManure #Blueberries #AutumnPlanting #UKGardening
View on YouTubeIn episode 21 of Step-by-Step Gardening, filmed at Blue Diamond’s Bridgemere Show Gardens & Frank P Matthews Tree Nursery, I cover small trees, autumn planting, apples, growing updates, green manures & blueberries.
Step-by-Step Guide: Small Trees
Small gardens still have room for the right tree. I share five compact choices for wildlife, shelter, dappled shade, autumn colour & year-round privacy.
Trees featured: Malus ‘Gorgeous’, ‘Golden Hornet’, Crataegus (hawthorn), Sorbus (mountain ash/rowan), Cotoneaster ‘Hybridus Pendulus’, Acer palmatum (Japanese maple).
Step-by-Step Guide: Planting a Tree
Autumn is ideal for planting trees. I demonstrate how to prepare the hole, set the depth, water thoroughly, stake securely, & mulch.
Tree featured: Sorbus ‘Eastern Promise’.
Plant of the Month: Apples
Apples offer blossom, fruit, autumn colour & wildlife value for gardens of many sizes. I compare eating, cooking & dual-purpose apples, plus pollination, rootstocks, harvest times & trained forms.
Varieties featured: Malus, Malus domestica, ‘Golden Delicious’, ‘Bramley’s Seedling’, ‘Red Windsor’, ‘Scrumptious®’, ‘James Grieve’ & ‘Legacy™’.
Apple Breeding Masterclass
At Frank P Matthews Tree Farm, I go behind the scenes to see how apples are propagated, crossed & selected, & why developing a new variety can take years.
Varieties featured: Malus, ‘Eden™’ & ‘Surprize™’.
Growing Updates
I check flowering dahlias, cosmos & ripening pumpkins, then trim pumpkin runners to focus growth. I also clear a garden bed, retaining legume roots for next year’s crops.
Job of the Month: Green Manures
I sow green manures into an empty bed to compare how they improve soil structure, add organic matter, fix nitrogen & suppress weeds before next year.
Step-by-Step Guide: Planting Blueberries
I plant blueberries in containers using ericaceous compost, pairing two varieties for better cross-pollination & covering the watering, feeding & positioning needed for healthy crops.
00:00 October Gardening Introduction
00:38 Trees for Small Gardens – Crab Apple
02:12 Tree for Exposed Areas – Hawthorn (Crataegus)
02:59 Tree for Dappled Shade – Mountain Ash (Sorbus)
03:55 Evergreen Privacy Tree – Cotoneaster Hybridus Pendulus
04:33 Tree for Shady Sheltered Spots – Japanese Maple
05:31 How to Plant a Tree
06:05 How to Dig a Tree Planting Hole & Basin
07:19 Mycorrhizal Fungi, Roots & Tree Guard
08:18 How to Stake a Tree at 45°, Tie & Mulch
09:31 Why Choose an Apple Tree?
10:50 Plant of the Month – Apples
11:03 Apple Varieties Explained
12:05 New Apple Variety – Legacy
13:05 Apple Tree Buying Tips
13:29 Apple Rootstocks – Small, Medium or Large
14:57 Apple Tree Types – Fan, Step Over, Espalier
14:40 Behind the Scenes of Frank P Matthews
16:00 How Are Apple Trees Cloned?
16:13 Growing Apple Trees from Seed
16:39 Apple Mother Trees Explained
17:15 Which Apples Don’t Go Brown? Eden
16:59 How to Create a New Apple Variety?
18:51 Which Apple Has Pink Flesh? Surprize
20:31 How was Apple Legacy Bred for 2026?
20:52 What Is an Apple Tree Sport?
21:51 October Growing: Dahlias, Cosmos & Pumpkins
22:29 Why Dig in Broad Bean & Sweet Pea Roots?
25:42 Why Use Green Manures?
26:53 Sowing Fothergills Green Manures Rhy
27:44 Sowing Fothergills Autumn Winter Mix
29:03 Planting Blueberries
29:44 Why Plant Blueberries Together?
30:19 How to Plant a Blueberry in a Container?
32:14 Credits
Location: Bridgemere Show Gardens, a destination for plant lovers.
Learn more: https://www.bridgemereshowgardens.co.uk/
What3Words: ///marine.cheat.waltzes
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluediamond.homeandgarden
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluediamondgardencentres
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@UCTMRVjzVh9Xw5BOiZhVAqTQ
Find your nearest Blue Diamond store:
https://www.bluediamond.gg/
David Domoney:
https://www.daviddomoney.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/daviddomoney/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@daviddomoney
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidDomoneyTV
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/daviddomoney
My newsletter - https://www.daviddomoney.com/blog/sign-up-to-my-newsletter/
David Domoney Chartered Horticulturist C Hort. FCI Hort. F Wcg. F Cmc. FLS. Fellow of the Warwickshire College Group. Fellow of the London Colleges of Horticulture. Recipient of The Prince Edward Award for Excellence in Horticulture.
#DavidDomoney #StepByStepGardening #OctoberGardening #AutumnGardening #SmallTrees #TreePlanting #AppleTrees #GrowingApples #GreenManure #Blueberries #AutumnPlanting #UKGardening
David Domoney
2 years ago
Grow Stunning Winter Colour With Dogwood Red and Gold Stems
Add instant winter colour! Learn how to grow dogwood for vibrant red and gold stems, even in the coldest months.
Dogwood is one of the most reliable and dramatic plants you can grow for year-round interest, especially in winter when its colourful stems take centre stage. In this video, I show you how to grow and care for dogwood successfully, focusing on two standout varieties: golden-stemmed Cornus flaviramea and red-stemmed Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’.
You’ll discover why dogwood is so easy to grow, where it performs best in the garden, and how to prune it correctly to maximise stem colour. I also share fascinating history behind the name “dogwood,” plus tips on planting, soil types, and spacing for the best visual impact.
Perfect for borders, mixed planting schemes, and low-maintenance gardens, dogwood delivers colour, structure, and value for years to come.
In this video, you’ll learn:
- Why dogwood is prized for winter stem colour
- How to grow dogwood in the UK climate
- Best dogwood varieties for red and gold stems
- When and how to prune for the brightest colour
- Soil and planting tips for long-term success
- How to propagate dogwood from cuttings
👍 Like the video if you found it useful
🔔 Subscribe for more expert plant profiles and gardening advice
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David Domoney Chartered Horticulturist
C Hort. FCI Hort. F Wcg. F Cmc.
Fellow of the Warwickshire College Group.
Fellow of the London Colleges of Horticulture.
Recipient of The Prince Edward Award for Excellence in Horticulture.
#garden #gardens #gardening #advice #howto #horticulture
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Colourful stems of dogwood
00:57 Interesting facts
01:35 Do you like dags
02:20 Easy to grow, and very tough
03:10 Hardy choice, it can cope with very cold weather
04:25 Summer foliage is rich green and glossy
05:10 Planting location - ideal location.
05:57 Thanks for watching
View on YouTubeDogwood is one of the most reliable and dramatic plants you can grow for year-round interest, especially in winter when its colourful stems take centre stage. In this video, I show you how to grow and care for dogwood successfully, focusing on two standout varieties: golden-stemmed Cornus flaviramea and red-stemmed Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’.
You’ll discover why dogwood is so easy to grow, where it performs best in the garden, and how to prune it correctly to maximise stem colour. I also share fascinating history behind the name “dogwood,” plus tips on planting, soil types, and spacing for the best visual impact.
Perfect for borders, mixed planting schemes, and low-maintenance gardens, dogwood delivers colour, structure, and value for years to come.
In this video, you’ll learn:
- Why dogwood is prized for winter stem colour
- How to grow dogwood in the UK climate
- Best dogwood varieties for red and gold stems
- When and how to prune for the brightest colour
- Soil and planting tips for long-term success
- How to propagate dogwood from cuttings
👍 Like the video if you found it useful
🔔 Subscribe for more expert plant profiles and gardening advice
For more advice on growing plants, visit my website
https://www.daviddomoney.com/how-to-grow-cornus-dogwood-in-the-garden/
Chat with me on social media:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/daviddomoney/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@daviddomoney
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidDomoneyTV
Twitter - https://twitter.com/daviddomoney
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/daviddomoney
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David Domoney Chartered Horticulturist
C Hort. FCI Hort. F Wcg. F Cmc.
Fellow of the Warwickshire College Group.
Fellow of the London Colleges of Horticulture.
Recipient of The Prince Edward Award for Excellence in Horticulture.
#garden #gardens #gardening #advice #howto #horticulture
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Colourful stems of dogwood
00:57 Interesting facts
01:35 Do you like dags
02:20 Easy to grow, and very tough
03:10 Hardy choice, it can cope with very cold weather
04:25 Summer foliage is rich green and glossy
05:10 Planting location - ideal location.
05:57 Thanks for watching
David Domoney
2 weeks ago
How to Keep Your Lawn Healthy this Autumn #garden
Discover 4 essential autumn lawn care tips! Learn how to clear leaves, remove moss and thatch, aerate compacted soil and feed your lawn for healthier, greener grass next spring.
Autumn is one of the best times to give your grass some much-needed attention and prepare it for the colder months ahead!
In this video, I share my essential autumn lawn care tips to help revive a tired lawn, tackle moss and thatch, improve drainage and encourage stronger, healthier grass.
Whether you're dealing with compacted soil, fallen leaves or a lawn that's lost its lush green appearance, these simple gardening techniques can make a real difference.
Autumn lawn care jobs:
1. Clear fallen leaves
Don't let autumn leaves smother your grass! Removing them regularly allows sunlight to reach the lawn and helps prevent damp conditions that encourage disease.
2. Remove moss and thatch
Learn how to use a spring-tine rake to remove unwanted moss, dead grass and built-up thatch, allowing air, water and nutrients to reach the soil more easily.
3. Aerate compacted soil
I'll show you how a garden fork or hollow-tine aerator can help relieve soil compaction, improve drainage and create better conditions for healthy root development.
4. Apply an autumn lawn feed
Discover why choosing the right seasonal fertiliser helps prepare your lawn for winter, supporting healthy roots without encouraging excessive soft, leafy growth.
Why is autumn lawn care so important?
After months of summer use, your lawn may be suffering from wear, compaction and dry conditions. With cooler temperatures and often more reliable rainfall, autumn provides an excellent opportunity to help your grass recover before winter.
A healthy, well-maintained lawn can also help absorb rainfall, provide habitat for garden wildlife and create a beautiful green space for the whole family to enjoy.
My top tip: A little lawn care now can make a big difference to how your grass looks next spring!
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, these practical autumn gardening tips will help you get your lawn back into shape.
👍 Enjoyed this video? Give it a thumbs up, subscribe to my channel and turn on notifications for more expert gardening advice, seasonal garden jobs and inspiration from Step-by-Step Gardening.
What's your biggest lawn problem? Moss, bare patches or compacted soil? Let me know in the comments!
Enjoy your garden!
00:00 Autumn Lawncare
00:25 What to do with the Leaves on my Lawn
00:52 What type of Rake to use on a Lawn? Spring-tine Rake
01:23 Using a Fork or Hollow Tine Aerator
02:04 What Distance apart are my Holes when using a Lawn Aerator
02:28 How to use a Hollow Tine Aerator
02:44 Lawn Tip
03:33 Feed a Lawn in Autumn
03:50 Fertiliser Lawn Tip
04:27 Lawns and the Oxygen it Produces
For more gardening advice, visit my website: https://www.daviddomoney.com
Chat with me on social media:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/daviddomoney/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@daviddomoney
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidDomoneyTV
Twitter - https://twitter.com/daviddomoney
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/daviddomoney
Sign up for my newsletter - https://www.daviddomoney.com/blog/sign-up-to-my-newsletter/
David Domoney Chartered Horticulturist
C Hort. FCI Hort. F Wcg. F Cmc.
Fellow of the Warwickshire College Group.
Fellow of the London Colleges of Horticulture.
Recipient of The Prince Edward Award for Excellence in Horticulture.
#garden #gardens #gardening #advice #howto #horticulture
View on YouTubeAutumn is one of the best times to give your grass some much-needed attention and prepare it for the colder months ahead!
In this video, I share my essential autumn lawn care tips to help revive a tired lawn, tackle moss and thatch, improve drainage and encourage stronger, healthier grass.
Whether you're dealing with compacted soil, fallen leaves or a lawn that's lost its lush green appearance, these simple gardening techniques can make a real difference.
Autumn lawn care jobs:
1. Clear fallen leaves
Don't let autumn leaves smother your grass! Removing them regularly allows sunlight to reach the lawn and helps prevent damp conditions that encourage disease.
2. Remove moss and thatch
Learn how to use a spring-tine rake to remove unwanted moss, dead grass and built-up thatch, allowing air, water and nutrients to reach the soil more easily.
3. Aerate compacted soil
I'll show you how a garden fork or hollow-tine aerator can help relieve soil compaction, improve drainage and create better conditions for healthy root development.
4. Apply an autumn lawn feed
Discover why choosing the right seasonal fertiliser helps prepare your lawn for winter, supporting healthy roots without encouraging excessive soft, leafy growth.
Why is autumn lawn care so important?
After months of summer use, your lawn may be suffering from wear, compaction and dry conditions. With cooler temperatures and often more reliable rainfall, autumn provides an excellent opportunity to help your grass recover before winter.
A healthy, well-maintained lawn can also help absorb rainfall, provide habitat for garden wildlife and create a beautiful green space for the whole family to enjoy.
My top tip: A little lawn care now can make a big difference to how your grass looks next spring!
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, these practical autumn gardening tips will help you get your lawn back into shape.
👍 Enjoyed this video? Give it a thumbs up, subscribe to my channel and turn on notifications for more expert gardening advice, seasonal garden jobs and inspiration from Step-by-Step Gardening.
What's your biggest lawn problem? Moss, bare patches or compacted soil? Let me know in the comments!
Enjoy your garden!
00:00 Autumn Lawncare
00:25 What to do with the Leaves on my Lawn
00:52 What type of Rake to use on a Lawn? Spring-tine Rake
01:23 Using a Fork or Hollow Tine Aerator
02:04 What Distance apart are my Holes when using a Lawn Aerator
02:28 How to use a Hollow Tine Aerator
02:44 Lawn Tip
03:33 Feed a Lawn in Autumn
03:50 Fertiliser Lawn Tip
04:27 Lawns and the Oxygen it Produces
For more gardening advice, visit my website: https://www.daviddomoney.com
Chat with me on social media:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/daviddomoney/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@daviddomoney
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidDomoneyTV
Twitter - https://twitter.com/daviddomoney
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/daviddomoney
Sign up for my newsletter - https://www.daviddomoney.com/blog/sign-up-to-my-newsletter/
David Domoney Chartered Horticulturist
C Hort. FCI Hort. F Wcg. F Cmc.
Fellow of the Warwickshire College Group.
Fellow of the London Colleges of Horticulture.
Recipient of The Prince Edward Award for Excellence in Horticulture.
#garden #gardens #gardening #advice #howto #horticulture
David Domoney
1 month ago
October | Step-by-Step Gardening at Blue Diamond's Bridgemere Show Gardens | Ep 21 #garden
October gardening: small trees, planting trees, apples, apple breeding, growing updates, green manures & blueberries for productive autumn gardens.
In episode 21 of Step-by-Step Gardening, filmed at Blue Diamond’s Bridgemere Show Gardens & Frank P Matthews Tree Nursery, I cover small trees, autumn planting, apples, growing updates, green manures & blueberries.
Step-by-Step Guide: Small Trees
Small gardens still have room for the right tree. I share five compact choices for wildlife, shelter, dappled shade, autumn colour & year-round privacy.
Trees featured: Malus ‘Gorgeous’, ‘Golden Hornet’, Crataegus (hawthorn), Sorbus (mountain ash/rowan), Cotoneaster ‘Hybridus Pendulus’, Acer palmatum (Japanese maple).
Step-by-Step Guide: Planting a Tree
Autumn is ideal for planting trees. I demonstrate how to prepare the hole, set the depth, water thoroughly, stake securely, & mulch.
Tree featured: Sorbus ‘Eastern Promise’.
Plant of the Month: Apples
Apples offer blossom, fruit, autumn colour & wildlife value for gardens of many sizes. I compare eating, cooking & dual-purpose apples, plus pollination, rootstocks, harvest times & trained forms.
Varieties featured: Malus, Malus domestica, ‘Golden Delicious’, ‘Bramley’s Seedling’, ‘Red Windsor’, ‘Scrumptious®’, ‘James Grieve’ & ‘Legacy™’.
Apple Breeding Masterclass
At Frank P Matthews Tree Farm, I go behind the scenes to see how apples are propagated, crossed & selected, & why developing a new variety can take years.
Varieties featured: Malus, ‘Eden™’ & ‘Surprize™’.
Growing Updates
I check flowering dahlias, cosmos & ripening pumpkins, then trim pumpkin runners to focus growth. I also clear a garden bed, retaining legume roots for next year’s crops.
Job of the Month: Green Manures
I sow green manures into an empty bed to compare how they improve soil structure, add organic matter, fix nitrogen & suppress weeds before next year.
Step-by-Step Guide: Planting Blueberries
I plant blueberries in containers using ericaceous compost, pairing two varieties for better cross-pollination & covering the watering, feeding & positioning needed for healthy crops.
00:00 October Gardening Introduction
00:38 Trees for Small Gardens – Crab Apple
02:12 Tree for Exposed Areas – Hawthorn (Crataegus)
02:59 Tree for Dappled Shade – Mountain Ash (Sorbus)
03:55 Evergreen Privacy Tree – Cotoneaster Hybridus Pendulus
04:33 Tree for Shady Sheltered Spots – Japanese Maple
05:31 How to Plant a Tree
06:05 How to Dig a Tree Planting Hole & Basin
07:19 Mycorrhizal Fungi, Roots & Tree Guard
08:18 How to Stake a Tree at 45°, Tie & Mulch
09:31 Why Choose an Apple Tree?
10:50 Plant of the Month – Apples
11:03 Apple Varieties Explained
12:05 New Apple Variety – Legacy
13:05 Apple Tree Buying Tips
13:29 Apple Rootstocks – Small, Medium or Large
14:57 Apple Tree Types – Fan, Step Over, Espalier
14:40 Behind the Scenes of Frank P Matthews
16:00 How Are Apple Trees Cloned?
16:13 Growing Apple Trees from Seed
16:39 Apple Mother Trees Explained
17:15 Which Apples Don’t Go Brown? Eden
16:59 How to Create a New Apple Variety?
18:51 Which Apple Has Pink Flesh? Surprize
20:31 How was Apple Legacy Bred for 2026?
20:52 What Is an Apple Tree Sport?
21:51 October Growing: Dahlias, Cosmos & Pumpkins
22:29 Why Dig in Broad Bean & Sweet Pea Roots?
25:42 Why Use Green Manures?
26:53 Sowing Fothergills Green Manures Rhy
27:44 Sowing Fothergills Autumn Winter Mix
29:03 Planting Blueberries
29:44 Why Plant Blueberries Together?
30:19 How to Plant a Blueberry in a Container?
32:14 Credits
Location: Bridgemere Show Gardens, a destination for plant lovers.
Learn more: https://www.bridgemereshowgardens.co.uk/
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David Domoney Chartered Horticulturist C Hort. FCI Hort. F Wcg. F Cmc. FLS. Fellow of the Warwickshire College Group. Fellow of the London Colleges of Horticulture. Recipient of The Prince Edward Award for Excellence in Horticulture.
#DavidDomoney #StepByStepGardening #OctoberGardening #AutumnGardening #SmallTrees #TreePlanting #AppleTrees #GrowingApples #GreenManure #Blueberries #AutumnPlanting #UKGardening
View on YouTubeIn episode 21 of Step-by-Step Gardening, filmed at Blue Diamond’s Bridgemere Show Gardens & Frank P Matthews Tree Nursery, I cover small trees, autumn planting, apples, growing updates, green manures & blueberries.
Step-by-Step Guide: Small Trees
Small gardens still have room for the right tree. I share five compact choices for wildlife, shelter, dappled shade, autumn colour & year-round privacy.
Trees featured: Malus ‘Gorgeous’, ‘Golden Hornet’, Crataegus (hawthorn), Sorbus (mountain ash/rowan), Cotoneaster ‘Hybridus Pendulus’, Acer palmatum (Japanese maple).
Step-by-Step Guide: Planting a Tree
Autumn is ideal for planting trees. I demonstrate how to prepare the hole, set the depth, water thoroughly, stake securely, & mulch.
Tree featured: Sorbus ‘Eastern Promise’.
Plant of the Month: Apples
Apples offer blossom, fruit, autumn colour & wildlife value for gardens of many sizes. I compare eating, cooking & dual-purpose apples, plus pollination, rootstocks, harvest times & trained forms.
Varieties featured: Malus, Malus domestica, ‘Golden Delicious’, ‘Bramley’s Seedling’, ‘Red Windsor’, ‘Scrumptious®’, ‘James Grieve’ & ‘Legacy™’.
Apple Breeding Masterclass
At Frank P Matthews Tree Farm, I go behind the scenes to see how apples are propagated, crossed & selected, & why developing a new variety can take years.
Varieties featured: Malus, ‘Eden™’ & ‘Surprize™’.
Growing Updates
I check flowering dahlias, cosmos & ripening pumpkins, then trim pumpkin runners to focus growth. I also clear a garden bed, retaining legume roots for next year’s crops.
Job of the Month: Green Manures
I sow green manures into an empty bed to compare how they improve soil structure, add organic matter, fix nitrogen & suppress weeds before next year.
Step-by-Step Guide: Planting Blueberries
I plant blueberries in containers using ericaceous compost, pairing two varieties for better cross-pollination & covering the watering, feeding & positioning needed for healthy crops.
00:00 October Gardening Introduction
00:38 Trees for Small Gardens – Crab Apple
02:12 Tree for Exposed Areas – Hawthorn (Crataegus)
02:59 Tree for Dappled Shade – Mountain Ash (Sorbus)
03:55 Evergreen Privacy Tree – Cotoneaster Hybridus Pendulus
04:33 Tree for Shady Sheltered Spots – Japanese Maple
05:31 How to Plant a Tree
06:05 How to Dig a Tree Planting Hole & Basin
07:19 Mycorrhizal Fungi, Roots & Tree Guard
08:18 How to Stake a Tree at 45°, Tie & Mulch
09:31 Why Choose an Apple Tree?
10:50 Plant of the Month – Apples
11:03 Apple Varieties Explained
12:05 New Apple Variety – Legacy
13:05 Apple Tree Buying Tips
13:29 Apple Rootstocks – Small, Medium or Large
14:57 Apple Tree Types – Fan, Step Over, Espalier
14:40 Behind the Scenes of Frank P Matthews
16:00 How Are Apple Trees Cloned?
16:13 Growing Apple Trees from Seed
16:39 Apple Mother Trees Explained
17:15 Which Apples Don’t Go Brown? Eden
16:59 How to Create a New Apple Variety?
18:51 Which Apple Has Pink Flesh? Surprize
20:31 How was Apple Legacy Bred for 2026?
20:52 What Is an Apple Tree Sport?
21:51 October Growing: Dahlias, Cosmos & Pumpkins
22:29 Why Dig in Broad Bean & Sweet Pea Roots?
25:42 Why Use Green Manures?
26:53 Sowing Fothergills Green Manures Rhy
27:44 Sowing Fothergills Autumn Winter Mix
29:03 Planting Blueberries
29:44 Why Plant Blueberries Together?
30:19 How to Plant a Blueberry in a Container?
32:14 Credits
Location: Bridgemere Show Gardens, a destination for plant lovers.
Learn more: https://www.bridgemereshowgardens.co.uk/
What3Words: ///marine.cheat.waltzes
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluediamond.homeandgarden
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluediamondgardencentres
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@UCTMRVjzVh9Xw5BOiZhVAqTQ
Find your nearest Blue Diamond store:
https://www.bluediamond.gg/
David Domoney:
https://www.daviddomoney.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/daviddomoney/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@daviddomoney
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidDomoneyTV
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/daviddomoney
My newsletter - https://www.daviddomoney.com/blog/sign-up-to-my-newsletter/
David Domoney Chartered Horticulturist C Hort. FCI Hort. F Wcg. F Cmc. FLS. Fellow of the Warwickshire College Group. Fellow of the London Colleges of Horticulture. Recipient of The Prince Edward Award for Excellence in Horticulture.
#DavidDomoney #StepByStepGardening #OctoberGardening #AutumnGardening #SmallTrees #TreePlanting #AppleTrees #GrowingApples #GreenManure #Blueberries #AutumnPlanting #UKGardening
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