A few jobs for this month:
- Clear up and keep all fallen leaves for mulch
- Get your tulip bulbs in the ground as soon as possible
- Mow the lawn probably for the last time this year
- Check trees and shrubs for damaged branches and remove them so they don’t get whipped off in high winds and cause damage to property or plants
- Plant fruit trees
- Lift and divide Rhubarb
- Make sure you get your winter digging done so any coming frost can break down the clods and improve the structure
- Lift and store Dahlias in a dry, frost-free place
- Check fences and trellis and make sure they are sturdy to withstand any gales
- Clear out bird boxes and remember to keep feeding the birds!
Spotlight on houseplants:
- Make sure all houseplants are getting enough light as the light levels are reducing
- Don’t overwater house plants as this can cause problems, so too can rapid temperature fluctuations – try and put them in an area where the temperature will be fairly static unlike for example, a conservatory or by the back door!
- Central heating is a problem for plants, those with brown tips are suffering from dry conditions which means they need to be kept damper so mist them occasionally.