Trim
hedges to allow them to thicken up in the last of the
warm autumn weather. Plant
out cineraria seedlings for brilliant, mid to late
winter colour. Buy
deciduous plants now so that you can clearly see the
autumn tones you can expect in future seasons. Plant
citrus trees. New season citrus plants will be arriving
in nurseries this month. Fertilise
lawns and top dress in areas where the lawn has become
uneven. Collect
and dry nuts as soon as they fall. Sow
seeds of native annuals such as strawflowers and paper
daisies in amongst ornamental grasses for added colour. Remove
any mummified fruit remaining on fruit trees & put them
in the bin (not the compost). Buy
sasanqua camellias to train as espaliers. Prepare
rose beds. Plant
spring flowering annual seedlings. Chop
up autumn leaves with the mower and add to the compost
heap. Plant
out polyanthus, primulas and lobelia seedlings. Create
your own bluebell wood by scattering Scilla bulbs under
deciduous trees and plant them where they fall. Plant
all spring flowering bulbs with the exception of tulips. Cut
back perennials such as Michaelmas Daisy that have
finished flowering. Pinch
out established pelargonium cuttings to encourage bushy
growth. Deadhead
salvias and dahlias to extend the flowering period. Make
tomato sauce and salsa from the last of the tomatoes. Take
time to smell the roses!