Grow a garden you love.

This Month in the Garden October

Leaves down, bulbs in, garden to bed — the tidy-up month that pays for itself in spring.

• Rake fallen leaves into a bin for leaf mould
• Give the lawn a final, higher cut and clear leaves off it
• Lift and store dahlias and cannas after the first frost
• Clean the greenhouse and insulate for winter
• Insulate outdoor taps and drain irrigation lines
• Move tender plants under cover before hard frosts