What to do in October

In October, autumn is well and truly underway and the garden begins to slow down as the days get shorter and temperatures cool. It’s a month for tidying up, finishing off harvesting, preparing for winter and planning for next year’s growing season:

Things to do in October:

Last Chance:

Getting Ahead:

The Weather

General Tasks

Vegetables & Herbs

Fruit

The Flower Garden

The Greenhouse

Containers

Trees & Shrubs

Hedges

The Lawn

Wildlife and the Pond

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