October

October brings rain, wind and cloud, but often there’s a spell of settled weather.

Gardens can still be colourful with Chrysanthemums, Michaelmas Daisies and Cyclamen, not forgetting berries and autumn foliage.  It’s not too late to plant something that will give you colour for years to come.

Follow our planting tips to get your new acquisitions of to a flying start.  You may have more fallen leaves than you know what to do with.  Don’t waste them – with the help of J Arthur Bower’s products you can turn then into valuable compost. 

	Essential Jobs Checklist for October Bring in tender perennials, trim and store in a frost-free place Mulch your border with homemade compost Start a new compost heap Compost summer bedding and plant up containers with bulbs and winter bedding Plant bulbs in the garden Put Glue Bands on fruit trees		Around the Garden and Home Flower Garden - October Kitchen Garden - October Containers - October In the Greenhouse - October House and Conservatory Plants - October Lawns - October Ponds and Water Features - October
	Last Chance to...  Sow a new lawn Plant most spring bulbs