Gardening Jobs in October

Top must do jobs for October:

October Garden Jobs

Plant next year’s bulbs. October is the best time to begin to plant your Spring bulbs as this gives them enough time to grow before temperatures truly begin to drop. If sown any later the risk of the roots freezing heightens. We have a great guide on plant types to grow in October.

When the first frosts have blackened the foliage of your dahlias trim them back and dig up the tubers with some caution.

Now is the time to lift your rhubarb and if necessary, divide

You know that Autumn is here when you have to stake raking up the fallen leaves.

Collect all your cuttings and leaves and put it on the compost heap or in the compost bin.

Start to cover your flowers when frosts are forecasted, especially over the night when temperatures tend to drop below freezing.

Get your garden tools out and start preparing your soil at your allotment or on your plot as soon as it is cleared, also incorporate well rotten gardening compost or manure.

Any herbs you are harvesting, now is a great time to dry them for the winter months. For a guide on how to dry your herbs and useful tips look at Herbs for Winter.

This is the best time to mow your lawn and trim your hedges for the last time until Spring.

Start planting or sowing your trees.

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