Great Garden Jobs To Get Done In October For A Beautiful Barnstaple

Great Garden Jobs To Get Done In October

25th October 2016

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As we have been fortunate enough to have an Indian summer, there are still some late blooms around, but also the warmer weather is perfect for tinkering in the garden and getting a few last jobs completed before the frost kicks in.

Our top September/October jobs include:

Collecting seeds or cuttings from mature plants so they are ready for you to plant at the beginning of next year. If you have a collection of plants that you adore, this is a cost effective way to keep the colour and fragrance you love in your garden year after year.
Is your shed looking a little shabby? Time for an autumn clean inside and out! A fresh lick of paint with a protective outdoor paint will keep it weather-tight and some new shelves and an organiser inside will help you through – Don't they say tidy shed, tidy mind?
Bulbs in – If you love crocus's, daffodils and all manner of spring blooms get those hardy bulbs in now. The sooner they appear, the sooner you will feel brighter after a chilly winter.
Add some colour in for the winter. Pansies, Michaelmas Daisies and Verbena plants brings in tones of purple and pink, whilst ornamental grasses bring gentle movement and texture to borders.
It is definitely the time to keep your lawns trim. Maintaining the lawn area is important now, especially when the autumn leaves start to fall. It's also the ideal time to plant a new lawn from seed.

So, however big your outdoor space is make sure its blooming beautiful now and all winter through.

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