Now that October is here, there will be slightly less in the amount of jobs that need to be completed around the garden. Despite this, there are still some maintenance tasks that need to be carried out to make sure that your garden stays in top condition even during the colder months. Please remember that these are only suggestions of what should be done and certain tasks should be avoided in weather extremes.
Struggling with where to begin? We would advise that sowing and growing should be the first thing to tick off your October gardening checklist.
So, what can you sow and grow?
As the warm summer months give way to the crisp, cool air of autumn, the changing of the seasons also brings with it a whole new world of vibrant plant life to grace our gardens. While the lush greenery of summer may begin to fade, autumn offers a bountiful array of flowers and foliage that can be cultivated to breathe new life into any outdoor space.
October marks the perfect time to explore the vibrant array of flowers and plants that can thrive in the changing seasons. There is a wide selection of flowers and plants to choose from to help cultivate a lush, colourful autumnal oasis.
As the air grows crisp and the leaves begin to change, October ushers in a flurry of essential gardening tasks for the green-thumbed enthusiast. Here is an essential checklist for your autumn gardening maintenance.
October is a great month to give your lawn some TLC before the cold weather sets in. Here are a few key jobs to focus on:
Try to mow the lawn less frequently: Raise the mowing height and avoid cutting the grass too short, as this can leave it vulnerable to frost damage.
Use an autumn fertiliser: A specialist feed will help protect your lawn from winter diseases and frosty conditions. Our A1 Lawn Ultimate Autumn Winter Lawn Fertiliser is trusted by many gardeners to keep their lawns healthy through the colder months.
Apply lawn feed for recovery: If your grass is looking tired after summer, a strong feed can revive it. The popular A1 Lawn Double Strength Feed, Weed & Moss Killer is ideal for tackling multiple issues at once.
Sow or overseed the lawn: Early October is the perfect time to sow before harsher weather arrives. No matter your lawn type we will have a mix to suit your needs:
Aerate your lawn: Use a garden fork to relieve compaction and help air, water, and nutrients penetrate the soil.
Don’t forget – if you’re planning ahead for next year, the A1 Lawn Ultimate Spring Summer Lawn Fertiliser can set you up for success once winter passes.
Tending to the trees, shrubs, and hedges around your property is a crucial task that should not be overlooked in October. As the seasons begin to shift and the weather starts to cool, this time of year presents a prime opportunity to provide some much-needed care and attention to these vital elements of your landscape.
With the arrival of autumn, the familiar orange hue of pumpkins and squash begins to appear across gardens and farms. One effective technique is to gently lift the pumpkins, squash up the soil and place them atop bricks or other sturdy platforms. This helps keep the delicate skins of the produce dry, protecting them from excess moisture that can lead to rot or discolouration.
With their vulnerable undersides shielded and their tops basking in the autumn sunshine, the gourds can focus their energy on ripening to perfection - ready to be selected, displayed, carved, and enjoyed as the leaves begin to turn.
Do you feel more prepared for next month? Feel free to read our November Gardening Jobs blog to get ahead of the gardening game!
