What to do in the Garden

Autumn

September

  • Y Plant container-grown shrubs
  • Y Move evergreens
  • Y Start pruning climbing roses when the flowers fade. Prune the existing side shoots to 2 or 3 buds. Tie in new basal stems
  • Y Plant, cut down and divide perennials
  • Y Pot up bulbs for Christmas
  • Y Plant spring bulbs in grass
  • Y Sow hardy annuals
  • Y Plant out spring bedding

October

  • Y Cut back, lift and divide perennials
  • Y Plant herbaceous perennials
  • Y Plant spring bulbs - daffodils, Camassia, alliums

November

  • Y Plant bare rooted roses
  • Y Cut down grasses and bamboo
  • Y Plant tulips