10 tips for gardeners in October
- Care for your lawn by raking or brushing leaves off the grass. ...
- Trim hedges so they are crisp and tidy for the winter.
- October's the time for clearing up. ...
- Divide herbaceous perennials. ...
- In the veg patch plant garlic cloves with their pointed ends up, and spaced 10cm apart.
- Plant bulbs for a colourful spring display.
- What needs doing in the garden in October?
- What can I cut in my garden in October?
- What vegetables can be planted in October?
- What can I plant in a raised bed in October?
- Is October a good time to move plants?
- What can I plant out in October?
- Should I cut back plants in October?
- Is it too late to trim shrubs in October?
- Can I plant potatoes in October?
- Can you plant onions in October?
- What fruits grow in October?
What needs doing in the garden in October?
Protect half-hardy plants with fleece or bring them into a frost-free greenhouse. Sweep up any fallen leaves that harbour fungal spores and provide ideal hiding places for slugs and snails. Use them to make leaf mould for the garden. Lift and divide any overcrowded herbaceous perennials whilst the soil is still warm.
What can I cut in my garden in October?
Last chance to trim deciduous hedges to keep them looking tidy over the winter. Climbing roses should be pruned now if not done last month. Shrubs normally pruned hard in the spring such as Buddleja davidii, Cornus alba, and Lavatera, can be cut back by half now, to prevent wind rock and to neaten their appearance.
What vegetables can be planted in October?
What to Plant in October
- Root vegetables: Plant beets, radishes, carrots, parsnips, turnips, and rutabaga from seed this month. ...
- Leafy greens and Brassicas: Lettuces, spinach, and Swiss chard can be planted from seed or from transplant this month.
What can I plant in a raised bed in October?
Vegetable seeds to sow in October
- Peas. For an early crop of tasty peas, sow overwintering cultivars like 'Avola', in a sheltered spot. ...
- Lettuce. At this time of year, you can be making successional sowings of hardy lettuces. ...
- Broad beans. ...
- Cauliflower.
Is October a good time to move plants?
A Generally, autumn is the best time for moving plants. However, most evergreen shrubs and trees should only be moved when their roots are active; early October or March is best. ... A Do not move plants if the ground is frozen. Also, if your soil is heavy or gets waterlogged in winter, wait until spring to move them.
What can I plant out in October?
Plant outdoors
- Plant autumn onion sets now for an early harvest next summer.
- Try growing autumn planting vegetables like garlic — if planted this month you should get bumper crops next summer. ...
- Plant out spring cabbages.
- Plant out winter lettuces.
- Plant rhubarb crowns and asparagus crowns into rich, fertile soil.
Should I cut back plants in October?
Autumn is a busy season in the pruning calendar, the perfect time to remove old growth to get plants into shape. Many plants that have played a star role in borders in summer will need tidying up in autumn – cut back dead stems and top growth to prevent fungal diseases from setting in.
Is it too late to trim shrubs in October?
Shrubs prone to ice damage like wax myrtle and butterfly bush might be reduced in late fall or early winter to avoid breakage. Light thinning or shaping can be done almost any time, including fall, on shrubs that have developed uneven growth since their last shaping.
Can I plant potatoes in October?
Plant your chitted seed potatoes in March, or later in the year. Typically, potatoes are planted in March for harvesting throughout the summer and autumn months. But they can also be planted in August or September so that you can enjoy new potatoes around Christmas.
Can you plant onions in October?
Aim to plant onions in September and shallots in October. Use the same spacing for spring-planted sets or module grown plants. Autumn planting is not suitable for heavy soils prone to waterlogging as the crop is more likely to succumb to disease.
What fruits grow in October?
Luckily, this fall month brings forth quite a variety of fruits and vegetables to savor.
- 01 of 25. Apples. Marion Tohang / EyeEm / Getty Images. ...
- 02 of 25. Beets. ...
- 03 of 25. Blackberries. ...
- 04 of 25. Broccoli. ...
- Brussels Sprouts. Michael Mller / EyeEm / Getty Images. ...
- 06 of 25. Cabbage. ...
- 07 of 25. Cauliflower. ...
- 08 of 25. Chicory.
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