Tammy HillOct 2, 20211 min readJobs to do in OctoberDivide established rhubarb crowns to create new plantsCut back perennials that have died downDivide herbaceous perennialsMove tender plants, including aquatic ones, into a greenhouse or conservatoryPlant out spring cabbagesHarvest apples, pears, grapes and nutsPrune climbing rosesFinish collecting seeds from the garden to sow next yearLast chance to mow lawns and trim hedges in mild areasRenovate old lawns or create new grass areas by laying turfCredit to RHSCredit to linktr.ee/DeborahJohnson
Divide established rhubarb crowns to create new plantsCut back perennials that have died downDivide herbaceous perennialsMove tender plants, including aquatic ones, into a greenhouse or conservatoryPlant out spring cabbagesHarvest apples, pears, grapes and nutsPrune climbing rosesFinish collecting seeds from the garden to sow next yearLast chance to mow lawns and trim hedges in mild areasRenovate old lawns or create new grass areas by laying turfCredit to RHSCredit to linktr.ee/DeborahJohnson
How to look after your PoinsettiaTo keep your poinsettia as a growing houseplant, look after them well and they’ll last until the spring. Keep them at an ideal temperature of approximately 16°C/60°F (a maximum of 22°C/71°F and minimu