The seasons roll around inexorably, and before you know it, those autumn leaves are starting to fall. If you have a garden to look after, this is the ideal time to take action as you prepare not just for the winter ahead, but for the following spring as well. What should you be thinking about so that you are proactive about new growth and sustainability? Water, Anyone? Summertime in Australia can be brutal, and it's not the ideal time to be pottering around in the garden too much.