Your Garden In October
I also remember last year’s storms and high winds that brought a swift, cruel end to any hopes of an Indian summer. I have already noticed that my houseplants can be left for twice or even three times as many days compared to the height of summer. Burn any diseased leaves, don’t compost them.
I also remember last year’s storms and high winds that brought a swift, cruel end to any hopes of an Indian summer. I have already noticed that my houseplants can be left for twice or even three times as many days compared to the height of summer. Burn any diseased leaves, don’t compost them.
It’s been amazing to see how rapidly lawns have recovered after one of the driest years on record. Weed carefully between the crowns to make sure perennial weeds can’t get a foothold.
If you’re left with empty beds, sow green manure like winter rye. Cover them with fleece or cloches if it gets very cold in the meantime.
Cut back herbs that have flowered, including sage, lemon balm, marjoram and mint. You can also plant some varieties of shallot and onion now.
If your figs have not ripened, they are unlikely to do so now.
