Garden in October: advice and work to be done
Autumn settles down, the cold too ... And yet, out of the question not to take the direction of the garden! It is indeed necessary to prepare it for the winter, but also for the beautiful days which will return in several months. To guide you on the tasks to be carried out, here are some indications!
- On the plantation side, it's time to take care of crocuses, tulips, hyacinths, heather, peonies, boxwood and conifers. They must be planted before the soil becomes too cold.
- The beginning of autumn is also an opportunity to replant the roses . It is essential to surround their feet with straw, so as to protect their roots.
- Faded annuals are to be pruned.
- As far as geraniums are concerned , it's time to get them inside and put them in a cool, airy room.
- Carrots, radishes and other root vegetables are to be harvested . The same goes for pumpkins: to preserve these, we advise you to arrange them on a bed of straw to preserve them.
- Plant garlic and shallots ; and sow the spinach, cabbage, beans, lamb's lettuce and lettuce.
- If you have installed aromatic plants outside, consider getting them into your home, and put them in a cool place.
- During the first fifteen days of the month, harvest the grapes. Before that date, also be sure to pick up the last apples and pears . As for nuts and hazelnuts, they must be picked when they fall naturally from trees.
- October is also synonymous with the latest sizes : we must take care of stone fruit trees such as cherry and plum trees.
- Collect rotten fruits that have fallen to the ground and burn them.
- Take out your mower one last time before winter. Be careful not to cut grass too short. If you need to sow, October is the ideal month: the temperatures are often still mild and the rains abundant. This is the perfect time to replenish your lawn .
- The leaves are also beginning to fall: pick them and use them to make a compost. If you have a pond, be careful that they do not fall in: to avoid this, and thus prevent them from acidifying the water, place a protective net over it.
- As for your empty planters, take the time to clean them, so they'll be ready for next spring.
If you had taken out some of your houseplants in the summer, bring them in so that they do not suffer from temperatures that are starting to cool.
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