October is a critical bridge month in the gardening calendar—the final transition between the end of the growing season and the first autumn frosts. If you don't get these time-sensitive autumn garden jobs finished before the end of October, you’ll miss the window until spring!
In this guide, we walk you through 10 essential gardening jobs to tackle right now, plus critical mistakes to STOP doing immediately (like applying nitrogen fertilizer). Learn how to prepare borders, plant spring bulbs, protect tender and exotic plants, make leaf mould, prevent late blight in the greenhouse, and tackle destructive pests like vine weevils and slugs.
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