Expert urges you to do five important gardening jobs this October
As temperatures drop and the days get shorter, October is a vital time in any gardener's calendar, and one expert shares their ultimate advice for a thriving outdoor space.
TL;DR
- Plant spring bulbs, considering different heights and textures for an optimal display.
- Prune climbing roses by addressing only specific side shoots and long shoots, avoiding the main stem framework.
- Lift tender bulbs and tubers like dahlias and begonias before the first frost and store them indoors over winter.
- Utilize fallen leaves by composting them with grass clippings to create nutrient-rich soil.
- Move dormant rooted plants such as trees, shrubs, climbers, and hedging to new garden locations in late autumn.