Gardening calendar: October gardening tips

What to do in the garden this October.

With temperatures dropping, your first gardening job for October is to house your most delicate flowers. Plus, it’s time to think about how you want your garden to look next year and plant your bulbs.

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You can start planting tulips at any time from early October.

Here’s your to-do list:

House auriculas

Plant tulips

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House container plants

Plant for autumn colour

 

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