If the weather is mild this is still a good month to put in herbaceous perennials to form the back bone of a flower border. Planting them in autumn rather than spring gives them a chance to develop a strong root system.
Roughly dig over empty ground ready for planting next spring. Leave the frost to do the work of breaking clods of earth into a fine tithe.
Check supports, stakes and ties for climbers and other plants in that could be bowled over by winter gales.
Plant deciduous trees and shrubs and fruit trees when the weather is fine. Clean glass panes in the greenhouse or conservatory so that plants can make the most of scarce winter sunlight.
Finish planting tulips and check any bulbs in sacks for forcing. If there is one or more of growth, uncover them and move to a warmer shaded spot.
Clear the last of the bedding plants, bringing fuchsias and geraniums indoors of you have not already done so. Cover delicate alpines against rot, especially those with hairy or grey leaves. Plant carnations and pinks if your soil is sandy. Bend and half snap the inner leaves over cauliflower curds to protect then from frost.
Roughly dig over empty ground ready for planting next spring. Leave the frost to do the work of breaking clods of earth into a fine tithe.
Check supports, stakes and ties for climbers and other plants in that could be bowled over by winter gales.
Plant deciduous trees and shrubs and fruit trees when the weather is fine. Clean glass panes in the greenhouse or conservatory so that plants can make the most of scarce winter sunlight.
Finish planting tulips and check any bulbs in sacks for forcing. If there is one or more of growth, uncover them and move to a warmer shaded spot.
Clear the last of the bedding plants, bringing fuchsias and geraniums indoors of you have not already done so. Cover delicate alpines against rot, especially those with hairy or grey leaves. Plant carnations and pinks if your soil is sandy. Bend and half snap the inner leaves over cauliflower curds to protect then from frost.
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