Tidying Up the Vegetable Garden Remove old crops and finished vegetables from the garden. Do not allow weeds to build up; remove
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Planting Spring Bulbs and Bedding Plant spring bulbs and containers for spring display without delay. Remove old summer bedding and plant spring
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Pruning and Clipping Finish clipping hedges as soon as possible to ensure neatness for a longer time. Prune shrub roses and ramblers
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Mowing and Feeding Continue mowing as necessary due to a potential surge in grass growth. Apply autumn lawn fertilizer to strengthen grass
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Watering and Ventilation Greenhouse tomatoes, melons, chillies, and peppers continue to ripen; avoid over-watering. Keep soil and compost just moist, not wet.
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Preparing the Ground and Controlling Weeds Dig over vegetable ground after a dry spell, remove old crops, or use a no-dig technique.
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Planting Spring Bulbs and Corms Buy fresh spring bulbs and plant them as soon as possible for better flowering. Pot up 30-50
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Pruning and Encouraging Late Flowers Prune flowered stems of roses back to a strong bud to encourage new shoots and late flowers.
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Mowing and Edging Continue mowing regularly but not too tightly. Keep lawn edges neat around beds and borders. New Lawn Preparation Prepare
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Taking and Managing Cuttings Take cuttings of geraniums, fuchsias, and other tender plants to overwinter for next year. Take cuttings of evergreen
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Pruning and Training Prune raspberry and tayberry canes that have finished fruiting, tying new canes into position. Limit the number to about
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Flower Beds and Borders Weed diligently to prevent seeds from spreading and causing future issues. Prepare new borders for planting flowers or
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