October Tasks

Order new spring bulbs for next year.
Start sowings of hardy annuals and sweet peas under glass.
Feed roses with sulphate of potash to ripen the wood and make the plants more disease resistant.
place netting over ponds to catch leaves.
Change the plantings in hanging baskets for winter interest.
Check tender plants for infestations of insects, and treat before returning them to their winter quarters.
Put frost protection round any plants that will be staying out for the winter.
Store undamaged apples and pears in a cool, dark well ventilated room such as a garage or garden shed.