Autumn

The garden in October

Autumn colour and planting time — get trees, shrubs and tulip bulbs in while the soil is still warm.

Sow & plant

  • Plant tulip bulbs now
  • Plant bare-root and container trees and shrubs
  • Plant garlic and broad beans

Jobs & pruning

  • Rake and compost fallen leaves
  • Lift and store dahlias after frost
  • Give the lawn a final cut

In season & in bloom

  • Fiery maple and birch foliage
  • The last apples and squashes

Plants for this month