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Miscellaneous tasks in October

At any time this month;

As beds are cleared of spent flowers and vegetables winter digging can commence.

Remove excessive or dead aquatic growth and check submersible pump filters.

Stretch netting over ponds and water features to prevent autumn leaves falling in.

Collect seed for next year.

Wash up plant pots and seed trays.

Extract, clean and store canes.

 
 

Week 40 - 30th to 5th

Autumn weed & feed lawns. 

 
 

Week 41 - 6th to 12th

Control moss infestation and surface drainage on lawns.

Insulate coldframes.

 
 

Week 42 - 13th to 19th

Continue with clearing spent flowers, vegetables and winter digging.

 
 

Week 43 - 20th to 26th

Empty compost from compost heaps & bins to make way for new compostable material.
 
 

Week 44 - 27th to 2nd

Tidy up ponds for the winter.

Prepare / protect outdoor containers containing non- hardy plants.

 

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