WHAT TO DO NOW
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October

Deireadh Fómhair

Plant of the month: Rowan
13°C Average day temperature
122 mm Rainfall, 30-year mean
18:56 Sunset on the 1st
10.3 h Daylight on the 1st

This month’s care guides

What to do in the flower garden, the veg patch, the greenhouse, the lawn and among the trees and shrubs
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October Flower Care Guide

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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October Fruit, Vegetable, and Herb Care Guide

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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October Greenhouse and House Plant Care Guide

Greenhouse Cleanup and Maintenance Remove old plants and tidy up all greenhouse debris and weeds to leave it neat and clean. Water

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October Lawn Care Guide

Moss Control If moss was a problem last winter and spring, use sulphate of iron to knock it back before the wet

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October Trees, Shrubs, and Roses Care Guide

Planting and Transplanting Prepare ground for planting trees and shrubs, including hedging, if not already done. Plant evergreens and pot-grown deciduous trees

Planting bulbs CARE GUIDE

What to do Now | Plant’s Seasonal Response

Planting bulbs begins in September and with this act we are showing fresh hope for next spring and next year. Gardening is,

Gardens open this month

Real gardens across the island worth a visit right now
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