October brings rain, wind and cloud, but often there’s a spell of settled weather. 

Gardens can still be colourful with chrysanthemums, Michaelmas daisies and cyclamen, not forgetting berries and autumn foliage.  It’s not too late to plant something that will give you colour for years to come.

Follow our planting tips to get your new acquisitions of to a flying start.  You may have more fallen leaves than you know what to do with.  Don’t waste them as you can turn then into valuable compost. 

Essential Jobs Checklist for October Bring in tender perennials, trim and store in a frost-free place Mulch your border with homemade compost Start a new compost heap Compost summer bedding and plant up containers with bulbs and winter bedding Plant bulbs in the garden

Last Chance to...  Sow a new lawn Plant most spring bulbs