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01 October 2025 31 October 2025
This event begins 10/01/2021 and repeats every year forever
Although we had some warmer days over September, the autumn is now definitely here for real, and it feels colder. It's a beautiful time of year, with the trees changing colour. Sometimes it may seem pointless raking, when the wind blows even more leaves onto the lawn, but just think of all the lovely leafmould you can make! It's also time to start preparing for early frosts.
This month's main gardening jobs are:
Divide established rhubarb crowns to create new plants
Cut back perennials that have died down
Divide herbaceous perennials
Here are some more jobs and reminders for October as circulated by the RHS...
Divide established rhubarb crowns to create new plants
Cut back perennials that have died down
Divide herbaceous perennials
Move tender plants, including aquatic ones, into a greenhouse or conservatory
Plant out spring cabbages
Harvest apples, pears, grapes and nuts
Prune climbing roses
Finish collecting seeds from the garden to sow next year
Last chance to mow lawns and trim hedges in mild areas
Renovate old lawns or create new grass areas by laying turf
Please visit the RHS website for more detailed guidance on each of this month's jobs above, plus much more.
Also highly recommended is the excellent Gardening Know How (October) section at Sutton's Seeds website, for more great gardening tips and advice!
Cover Photo from Pixabay
Gardening Tips Calendar
01 November 2025 30 November 2025
This event begins 11/01/2021 and repeats every year forever
Leaves are falling rapidly, and wind and rain are on the increase. Tender plants will need protecting from frost, gales and freezing rains. Move plants into the greenhouse, or into a sheltered spot, but if you can't, it is worth wrapping plants or pots. Remember winter can be a tough time for birds in terms of water and food, so keep supplies well topped up.
This month's main gardening jobs are:
Clear up fallen leaves - especially from lawns, ponds and beds
Raise containers onto pot feet to prevent waterlogging
Plant tulip bulbs for a spring display next year
Here are some more jobs and reminders for November as circulated by the RHS...
Clear up fallen leaves - especially from lawns, ponds and beds
Raise containers onto pot feet to prevent waterlogging
Plant tulip bulbs for a spring display next year
Prune roses to prevent wind-rock
Plant out winter bedding
Cover brassicas with netting if pigeons are a problem
Insulate outdoor containers from frost - bubblewrap works well
Stop winter moth damage to fruit trees using grease bands around the trunks
Put out bird food to encourage winter birds into the garden
Use a seasonal bonfire - where this is allowed and if appropriate - to dispose of excess debris unfit for composting
Please visit the RHS website for more detailed guidance on each of this month's jobs above, plus much more.
Also highly recommended is the excellent Gardening Know How (November) section at Sutton's Seeds website, for more great gardening tips and advice!
Cover Photo from Pixabay
Gardening Tips Calendar
