The garden is glowing with autumn colours. October is all about preparing for winter while enjoying the last bursts of beauty. Crisp mornings and golden leaves make it a pleasure to be outside.
What tricks and tasks will help your garden shine this month? Let’s explore.
1. Lawn Care – Final Touches
- Final Mow: Give the lawn one last cut if needed but keep the mower blades high.
- Clear Leaves: Rake up fallen leaves to prevent lawn damage and use them to make leaf mould to enrich the soil for next year.
- Edge Neatening: Tidy up the edges to keep them looking smart throughout the winter.
2. Planting and Pruning
- Spring Bulbs: It’s your last chance to plant bulbs before the ground gets too hard.
- Prune: Cut back roses to prevent wind damage and tidy up herbaceous perennials.
3. Compost Corner
Make use of fallen leaves by creating leaf mould—gardening gold for future seasons. Turn your compost heap to aerate it and speed up decomposition.
4. Wildlife Care
Clean out birdhouses and provide food for migrating birds. Leave seed heads on plants like echinacea for birds to enjoy.
Wrapping Up October October is a month for savouring autumn’s beauty and setting up your garden for success in the seasons to come. Enjoy those golden hues and crisp mornings while you can!
