Enjoy the last burst of autumn colour

As the final golden leaves fall from the trees, the ground more frequently becomes a glittering carpet of frost. Tender plants will need protecting from the cold and winter weather. Move plants into the greenhouse, or into a sheltered spot, but if you can’t, it is worth wrapping plants or pots. Remember winter can be a tough time for birds, so keep water and food well topped up.

Top Gardening Jobs this Month

1.Clear up fallen leaves – especially from ponds, lawns and beds

Ponds are a lovely addition to any garden and can provide a rich habitat for a range of wildlife. Occasional cleaning and regular maintenance are required to ensure water is healthy for fish and other wildlife.Care for ponds

2. Raise containers onto pot feet to prevent waterlogging

In wet weather, raise pots up off the ground on ‘feet’ or similar to keep the bottom of the pot out of standing water.Container maintenance

3. Plant tulip bulbs for a spring display next year

Tulips are popular bulbs, valued for their brilliant flower colours and shapes. Plant in autumn for a colourful spring show. Choose from short varieties for pots, taller stems for borders or small-bloomed species for naturalising in lawns.Plant tulips

More jobs for this month.

1. Prune roses to prevent wind-rock
2. Plant out winter bedding
3. Cover brassicas with netting if pigeons are a problem
4. Insulate outdoor containers from frost – hessian sacking or re-used bubblewrap work well
5. Sow some sweet peas indoors, putting them in a cold frost-free place as soon as they germinate
6. Put out bird food to encourage winter birds into the garden
7. Don’t burn your woody waste – compost it or recycle into dead hedges or log piles

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