OCTOBER is a transformative month in the garden, as the vibrate energy of summer fades and the autumn’ cooler temperature takes over.
Here’s a look at what October brings to the garden.
Bulbs So still plenty of time to plant Spring flowering bulbs like Tulips Daffodils Bluebells, crocus just to name a few. They need cool winter months to establish roots before blooming in Spring.
Vegetable gardens can continue with some variety of veg available Garlic and onion for kitchen gardens you can plant garlic and onion set now for a summer harvest. Winter vegetables hardy crops like kale spinach and winter lettuce can still be planted especially in a milder climate or under the protection of a cold frame.
Now is the time to start preparing your garden for winter. A great way to get your garden ready for the winter months is to do some mulching. Spread a layer of mulch over flower beds and vegetable beds to protect the soil from the cold prevent weed growth and conserve
moisture.
Clean up, remove dead plant and compost healthy material to avoid harbouring pest or diseases.
This is also a good time to clear spent annuals. Raking leaves in October is a common sight especially as trees shed their leaves. It helps keep lawns healthy from suffocating grass and plants. Rake when leaves are dry, its harder when they are wet.
Consider mulching the leaves with the lawn mower or adding them to the compost pile. The best bonus is that this is a great workout and you get to enjoy the
crisp fall
