OCTOBER Advice for the Garden
Top 10 jobs
Clear up fallen autumn leaves regularly
Cut back perennials that have died down
Divide herbaceous perennials and rhubarb crowns
Move tender plants, including aquatic ones, into the greenhouse
Plant out spring cabbages
Harvest apples, pears, grapes and nuts
Prune climbing roses
Order seeds for next year
Last chance to mow lawns and trim hedges in mild areas
Renovate old lawns or create new grass areas by laying turf
