12 Amazon garden essentials every gardener needs for fall and winter – I promise you won't find better anywhere else

While it's true you should reduce the amount you water your plants in the colder seasons, you should still keep on top of hydrating your grass until it's time to stop watering your lawn in fall. This expandable garden hose is equipped to help you do just that, reaching 100ft in length and quickly shrinking so you can store your garden hose easily. Made from durable materials, this hose is burst-resistant and leak-resistant. It also has 10 functions, so you can meet the watering needs of all your plants.

Before frost arrives, it's a good idea to overwinter your garden. This includes preparing your plants for freezing temperatures, such as adding a layer of homemade compost or mulching. This garden spreader is perfect for distributing soil, mulch, compost and more. It has a 36" mesh basket convenient for topdressing a vast area. The lightweight material means it can either be used by walking or towing.

Don't forget to give your indoor plants some attention during the coldest months of the year. As days get darker and room temperatures drop, houseplants can struggle. This LED Grow Light boosts light levels for your plants when they most need it. Use this grow light for houseplants on particularly gloomy days, as well as propagation. This one is equipped with 10 red + 74 white LEDs to replicate the full-spectrum sunlight at noon. It even has a timer function so you can turn it on and not worry about turning it off again.

If there's one thing worth getting ahead of this fall, it's getting rid of weeds. Once you have removed weeds before frost, this weed barrier fabric will prevent them coming back. It's important to use durable, tear-resistant material that won't break down over time to stop weeds growing in your garden beds and borders - just like this fabric. It covers 4ft x 300ft and will also keep soil moist, saving the amount of water you use in your yard.

There's still time to tick off your fall lawn care tasks, including aerating your lawn. Doing so helps your lawn grow thick and green by enabling nutrients reach soil beneath the grass. It can be quite a manual job, but this aerator tool makes the task easier. With three tines, a soil storage basket and cleaning stick, you can aerate much more efficiently and neatly. As a bonus, you can also use the cleaning stick for weeding.

If you're in need of pruning shears, or perhaps you know someone who would appreciate a shiny new pair, then be quick to snap up these bypass pruning shears while they're on offer. Crafted from steel with a titanium coating, these shears making pruning a less strenuous task and will help you avoid pruning mistakes by making cleaner cuts. They also have comfortable, easy-grip handles so that your hands don't get tired as quickly, plus a safety lock to avoid any injuries.

Soil health is important for successful growing and different soil types will have different pH levels and available nutrients. With a soil meter like this you can test the moisture levels in soil. We recommend this product regularly on H&G because this meter doesn't need a battery and can simply be placed in the soil for testing. Simply insert the probe deeper than 4" into the soil and get test results in seconds.

The first rule of gardening is to always use the right protective wear, and your hands arguably need the most protecting. I always opt for gardening gloves with breathable material, and that are made from durable leather, such as these. It's true that most gardeners will have several pairs of gloves, but these in particular are thorn-proof and the length of them will protect you arms alongside your hands.

This is something I remind all of my fellow gardening friends to buy ahead of any frosts. Burlap is a great material to get your container gardening plants through the coldest season, wrapping their pots to insulate roots and prevent them freezing. This burlap in particular is a great deal, available in two sizes: 40"x15ft and 40"x30 ft which an be easily cut to the sizes you need. It's also made from natural jute fibres for durability in harsh weather.

Don't miss out on planting the best perennial bulbs to plant in fall this month, so that you can have the spring garden of your dreams. Bulb planting can take a long time, and with so much to get planted in fall, it can feel stressful. That's why we often recommend this bulb planting tool set on H&G, speeding up the process and making it less exhausting. It comes with two bulb planting tools and a kneeling pad to prevent injury and fatigue. The set also an extra set of gardening gloves that you can never have too many of.

Some plants are hard to reach, like trees and tall shrubs, making it harder to prune effectively. That's why I like these bypass loppers. With extendable handles that reach an ultimate length of 33", you can get to the most difficult spots in your yard. Its 4-bar compound linkage easily and efficiently cuts green or dry branches up to one and a half" in diameter.

With so many things to think about in backyard winter preparation, it can be easy to forget that you need to also protect your outdoor faucet from freezing in winter. This outdoor faucet cover does just that, measuring 10” in height and 6.3” in width to fit most standard faucets. It's easy to use, too, with a simple drawstring mechanism. Not only does it keep frost out during winter, but its durable material also protects faucets from UV damage on sunny days.