Jobs to do in October

Gardening jobs in October: Rake up fallen leaves and make leafmould. Reduce the frequency of mowing. Rake out thatch, aerate and top-dress lawns. Lay turf to make new lawns. Dig over empty areas of soil. Finish planting evergreen shrubs. Take hardwood cutting from shrubs. Lift and store dahlias. gladioli and summer flowering bulbs. Prune climbing […]

Jobs to do in June

Gardening jobs in June: Deadheading will be a regular job as some flowers go over. This will help to extend the flowering period. Hoe or hand-pull weeds Fill any gaps up with some plants for the summer. Control greenfly on roses. Remove very gently the faded flowers in the Rhododendron. Mow the lawn regularly. Apply […]