jobs for October 2024
trees, shrubs and flowers
Good time to move evergreen shrubs, dig up as much of the root ball as you can and replant in new position. Water even if its raining out there.
Lift perennial plants if grown to big or the centre has started to die out.
cut into sections the healthy green parts with a spade or knife and replant.
Leave sunflowers and teasels for the birds.
clear leaves from lawns and paths and make leaf mould by putting in a black bin bag, make some holes in the bag. water the leaves and leave for a year or until well rotted.
take hardwood rose cuttings.
vegetables and fruit
finish clearing vegetable beds of summer cropping veg.
start winter onion sets and garlic.
sow broad beans and pea.
leave apples on ground for wildlife
plant out spring cabbages.
