< Previous30 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYutumn colours are truly at their best as the leavesbegin to fall, and the drop in temperature meanswinter is very nearly here. However, there are stillplenty of things to be doing in the garden inbetween the rain showers.As the leaves fall make sure you regularly clear themfrom the lawn and borders. Fallen leaves left lying aroundplants can encourage slugs and snails. Rather than burnthe leaves, you could create a container for them and leavethem to decompose to create an organic matter known as‘leafmould’ which can be used as a mulch or soilconditioner. You can, of course, just put them on thecompost heap but they can only create leafmould if they arein a heap of their own. A suitable container for leaves couldbe four stakes in the ground to create a square and then nailnetting around them, but if you have not got the space forthis then black polythene bags with a few holes in themshould do just as well. You must also ensure that leaves are removed from pondsand water features. You can also remove any dead leavesfrom plants such as waterlilies, remove any blanket weedsand thin out oxygenating plants and add these to yourcompost heap. You can also reduce the feeding for fish.Autumn is undeniably beautiful,but all those fallen leaves need tobe cleared away and composted.With winter on its way, the jobsdon’t end there either, as Ed Fullerfrom Fullers Forestry andLandscaping explains. © Shutterstock / Photographee.euALeave it out30-31_Layout 1 18/09/2017 13:07 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY31As the days get shorter fish become less active and so theydon’t need as much food. Any food not eaten by the fishwill decompose in the water and can caused harm to thefish. You may also want to remove submersible pumps andlighting systems from your pond and store them overwinter. You should be reducing the frequency of mowing nowand raise the height of the blades. If you cut the grass tooshort over the winter it will not stand the weatherconditions and be more likely to become infested withmoss and weeds.If you have a compost heap you may want to startcreating a fresh one now so that your current one canprovide the matter for digging-in later in the year. If youare new to composting then now is a good time to startas garden compost can take between six months and twoyears to reach maturity but if you start now you may havesome ready for next spring. You should turn the heapregularly to add air, and you need to keep the heap moistin dry weather and turning will help you assess themoisture levels. The types of things you can add to yourcompost heap are grass clippings, weeds, leafy plants,hedge trimmings and household waste such as fruit andvegetables, uncooked kitchen waste, paper and card (tornup or shredded). Do not put cooked food – especiallymeat or fish – on a compost as this may attract rats. While you are doing these autumn jobs you may wantto think about any larger hard landscaping projects thatyou would like to do. Landscaping can be carried out allyear round as my fabulous team prove every year. We cancreate anything from low maintenance gardens withartificial grass to romantic cottage gardens and state-of-the-art ultra-contemporary gardens. Also remember thatthis is the time of year to be pruning deciduous trees(ones that lose their leaves in winter). This is because it isbest to prune them when they are dormant in autumnand winter and due to the lack of leaves you are able tosee the natural shape of the tree. We also provide servicesin all areas of tree care required.Specialised Servicesin Garden DesignLandscaping andTree MaintenanceBacked by a highly-skilledand experienced team,we’ve built our reputationon an ability to provide our clients with professional, tailored gardening and forestry solutionsFREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONSFULLERSForestry & LandscapingCall 01522 868717 or 07867 510544info@fullersforestry.co.uklwww.fullersforestry.co.ukwww.landscapinglincolnshire.comAround thegarden•Clear up fallen autumn leaves regularly•Prune climbing roses and rambling roses once they’ve finished flowering and tie in the stems before autumn windscause damage•Plant daffodil, tulip and allium bulbs for a fantastic spring display•Now is the ideal time to plant clematis plants•Clear up fallen rose leaves to prevent diseases such as black spot. Don’t compost the leaves•Clear overhanging plants away from pathways•After tidying borders, mulch with bark chips, well rotten manure or leaf mould compost to insulate plant roots for the winter and keep weed growth in check•Harvest squashes and pumpkins before the first frosts, and apples and pears•Plant autumn onion sets for cropping next summer and plant out spring cabbages•Remove the netting from fruit cages to allow birds to catch and eat any pests that are lurking there.30-31_Layout 1 18/09/2017 13:07 Page 232 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYSummer has passed, taking with it thelong lazy afternoons, the open cloudlessskies and the sense of magic hour stretchedout over eternity. For roe deer, the veilingsummer brings an end to the rutting season.With mating done and dusted for anotheryear, males will shed their six prongedantlers come October and begin to grow anew set. While mating occurs during summer, thefertilised egg does not actually implant andgrow until January. The theory is that this isan evolutionary perk to avoid giving birthThough roe deer are England’s most abundant native deer,their sight alone is enough to inspire a sense of calm andmajesty, but it’s only in living memory that these charmingcreatures returned to the county from the brink of extinction. Lincolnshirewildlifeduring harsh northern winters. They’rehardy survivors, those northerners. Likehumans, the gestation period is ninemonths, with kids usually born between Mayand June. Does chase out the previousyear’s kid (or kids) a few weeks prior togiving birth. Think of it as nature’sequivalent of bundling the kids off to uni. The history of the roe deer is tied to thatof woodland management; with the animala widespread presence up until the MiddleAges. At this point, numbers were indecline, and were very likely extinct in32-33_Layout 1 18/09/2017 13:10 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY33© Shutterstock / Mari Jensen © Shutterstock / Art Wittingen England by the early 18th century. It’sbelieved that native roe only persisted inthe Scottish Highlands during this time. Acombination of translocations, woodlandclearance and regrowth after both WorldWars helped reintroduce the roe back southof the Scottish border. According tosources, roe deer could be found atLaughton Forest in 1969 and had reachedthe central Wragby-Bardney Lime Woodsby 1978.In summer, the roe’s coat is a gloriousgolden red, pre-empting the autumnalshades on the horizon. With the onset ofautumn, and winter’s chill on the wind, thedeer’s coat turns the dark brown ofmuscovado sugar. They also have a whitebuff patch on their rump and no tail tospeak of. Though roes are active all day andnight, they make a greater use of openspaces during dawn and dusk. They alsospend long periods ‘lying up’ where thedeer lies down to reflect between feeds. Roe deer are largely solitary in thesummer months, but can often bandtogether in small, loosely organised groupsin winter. For the patient and keen-eyed,now is the time to glimpse these elegantanimals in groups. Try Witham ValleyCountry Park, or any of the other gorgeousoutdoor spaces across the county. 32-33_Layout 1 18/09/2017 13:10 Page 234 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYFASHIONThere’s so much to get excited about thisautumn, as designers, fashionistas and boutiquesunveil their fall collections. It can be a dauntingtask, wading through every label, so we’ve doneall the hard work for you, and compiled aselection of the outfits you need to own. AutumnFall in love with34-43_Layout 1 19/09/2017 09:00 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY35FASHIONBaslerSomewhere between marchingband and military, this coatdemonstrates the audaciousdesign happening at Basler. Thered accents and detailed buttonsjust add to the exquisite effect. 34-43_Layout 1 19/09/2017 09:00 Page 236 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYFASHIONLeft: MasaiMasai elevate what was otherwise an all-black outfit into one of the seasons’ most elegant new looks. Middle: Numph Polka dots are perennial – they never go out of style. So you know this Numph outfit is on trend, and with itsbrown breast pocket and ankle bearing cut, it goes above and beyond. Right: Marc Cain Marc Cain put together another super stylish outfit and prove that the poncho is still a popular fashion statement34-43_Layout 1 19/09/2017 09:00 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRETODAY37All you desirein one boutiqueCHAIN LANE NEWARK NG24 1AU01636 703511 www.janeyoung.co.ukwww.facebook.com/janeyoungnewarkboutiqueNewAutumnCollectionSalecontinuesextra10% offOpen from Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm131 Burton Rd, Lincoln LN1 3LN. A short walk from BailgateTel: 01522 542085Louth’s Department StoreEve & RanshawTel: 01507 602902www.eve-ranshaw.co.ukEstablished 1781Open Monday-Saturday 9am - 5pm34-43_Layout 1 19/09/2017 09:00 Page 438 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYFASHION1) Ichi - This stunning smart-casual ensemble from Ichi is simplyfabulous. The cotton candy coloured coat will look great with almostanything.Photo courtesy of DK Company - ICHI2) Noa Noa - Autumnal shades come together for a Noa Noa outfitwith a stunning cut. 3) Ted Baker - Simple elegance with subtle accents typifies TedBaker’s autumn collection, and the results more than speak forthemselves. 4) LauRie - There’s no better outfit to preface LauRie’s fall collectionthan this. The skirt says summer, while the scarf and jumper are allabout autumn. Simply divine. 5) Gant - The swirling light effect of this Gant dress is enhanced bythe navy blue overcoat, like a veiling night sky.6) Oilily - Shades of blue collide for Oilily’s showstopping numberthat’s one half going out and the other at home. 1288C THE BAILGATELINCOLN | LN1 3ARTEL: 01522 787709WWW.PRETTYLITTLELINCOLN.CO.UKPRETTY THINGS FROMNICE PEOPLEDRESS£59STAYCONNECTED334-43_Layout 1 19/09/2017 09:00 Page 5LINCOLNSHIRETODAY39465LOTTIESATIKEXCLUSIVE FASHIONSITUATED WITHIN THE HISTORIC BAILGATE45 STEEP HILL ILINCOLN ILN2 1LU01522 536035LOTTIESATIK.CO.UKExciting newseason ranges available 34-43_Layout 1 19/09/2017 09:00 Page 6Next >