October

• Rake up fallen leaves and pile them up to make leaf mould
• Dig over empty areas of soil
• Finish planting evergreen shrubs, new perennials and plant new climbers
• Lift and store dahlias, gladioli and summer-flowering bulbs
• Lift and divide rhubarb

November

• Clear out nesting boxes and make sure there is food for the birds - visit our birdcare areas in store
• Plant bare-rooted trees, shrubs, and roses, fruit trees and bushes
• Protect tender and newly planted shrubs from frost and wind and insulate pots left out for the winter - we’ve got Fleece Jackets for vulnerable plants at £4.99
• Begin winter pruning of deciduous trees and shrubs, fruit trees and bushes
• Plant tulip bulbs

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