As the autumn colours deepen and the air turns crisp, October is one of the most important months in the gardening calendar. While growth may be slowing, there’s still plenty to do to prepare your garden for winter and to set the stage for a vibrant spring.
🌿 Bare Root Season Has Begun
October marks the start of bare root planting season, an ideal time to plant trees, hedges, fruit bushes, and roses. Bare root plants are lifted and supplied without soil while they’re dormant (typically from late October through to March).
They’re cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and quick to establish once planted, as roots can settle into the soil over winter before spring growth begins.
At Greenfields Ltd, we can help with every aspect of your bare root planting, from sourcing premium bare root roses and hedging plants to professional planting and aftercare advice. Whether you’re establishing a new hedge line, enhancing a border, or planning a full landscape project, now is the perfect time to get started.
🌷 Plant Your Spring Bulbs Now
There’s nothing like the joy of seeing bulbs emerge after the long winter. October is the perfect time to plant daffodils, tulips, crocuses, alliums, and hyacinths, ready for a stunning spring display.
A few quick tips:
- Choose a sunny, well-drained spot.
- Plant bulbs around twice their depth, with the pointed end facing up.
- Mix in a little grit if your soil is heavy to help prevent rot.
Layer bulbs under perennials or around shrubs for year-round interest and colour.
✂️ Pruning - Take Care This Month
October is a great time for tidying up spent growth and shaping shrubs, but some plants need a little extra care.
Perennials that have died back can be cut down, and shrubs that have finished flowering can be lightly pruned. However, tender plants like salvias, penstemons, and fuchsias should be left until after the first frost, their old growth helps protect them through the colder months.
If you’re unsure what to prune now or what to leave, our experienced team can advise or carry out the work for you.
🌳 Trim Hedges and Trees Before Nesting Season
With bird nesting season still months away, autumn is the perfect time to cut hedges and prune trees. Doing this now not only avoids disturbing wildlife in spring but also helps maintain healthy, well-shaped growth going into next year.
Our professional grounds maintenance team can handle everything from hedge cutting to tree care, ensuring your garden looks neat and well-kept all winter long.
🍂 Preparing for the Months Ahead
October is all about planning, preparation, and protection. Clearing fallen leaves, mulching borders, and preparing the soil now will make all the difference come spring.
Whether you need help with bare root planting, bulb planting, hedge cutting, or winter pruning, Greenfields Ltd is here to help.
Creating and maintaining outstanding outdoor spaces for nearly 30 years, Greenfields Ltd works across Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas, offering expert landscaping and grounds maintenance services for residential and commercial clients alike.
📞 Call us on 01452 790190 to discuss your autumn garden needs or to arrange a quote.
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