October - Monthly Garden Tips

With autumn upon us, fallen leaves should be cleared up regularly and composted where possible (diseased debris should be burnt).  Soil will need to be dug over to allow the frost to break down large clumps and the lawn spiked to assist with drainage.  Any herbaceous and tender plants will need to be mulched to protect them during winter. 

Your spring cabbages can be planted out now and old crowns of rhubarb should lifted and divided.  For those of you who want to try growing something new, fruit trees and bushes should be planted in time for next year.