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Monthly Garden Jobs in Bromley.
What to do in your garden, month by month. Right now it is October: leaves, bulbs and lawn repair. Advice from the gardeners who look after Bromley gardens all year round.
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October in the garden
October garden jobs in Bromley.
October is the month to get ahead. The soil is still warm, the rain is back and the leaves are coming down. Here is what our gardeners are doing in Bromley gardens right now.
01
Clear the leaves, but do not bin them
Fallen leaves smother the lawn and encourage disease, so rake or blow them off the grass every week or two. Do not waste them. Stack them in a wire bin or a spare corner and in a year or so you have free leaf mould, which is brilliant for improving soil.
02
Repair and overseed the lawn
October is one of the best months to fix a tired lawn. The soil is still warm and the autumn rain does the watering for you. Scarify out the thatch and moss, spike compacted patches, then overseed bare areas and top-dress with a thin layer of soil or lawn feed. Keep off it while the seed beds in.
03
Plant bulbs and bare-root hedging
Daffodils and crocus go in now. Tulips are best left until November, which helps avoid tulip fire. From late October, bare-root hedging and trees become available and are cheaper than potted plants. Plant them while they are dormant and water them in well.
04
Cut back and tidy the borders
Once perennials have collapsed and turned brown, cut them back to a few centimetres and remove the old growth. Leave some seed heads and a few hollow stems for wildlife. Add a layer of compost or bark mulch to feed the soil and keep weeds down over winter.
05
Trim hedges and prune what needs it
A final trim of hedges now keeps them neat through winter. Check for late nests first. Prune out dead, diseased or crossing branches on shrubs, and leave the main pruning of most trees and roses until they are fully dormant.
06
Get the garden ready for frost
Bring tender plants and pots under cover, wrap or move pots away from walls that hold frost, drain outdoor taps and hoses, and clean gutters and drains before the heavy leaf fall. A tidy shed and sharpened tools now will save you time in spring.
Autumn borders, tidied and mulchedA cleared border with a fresh layer of mulch sets the garden up for winter and keeps weeds down until spring.Autumn is for plantingWarm soil and regular rain mean new shrubs, hedging and bulbs settle in well before winter.Overgrown? Start fresh nowAutumn is a good time to clear a neglected garden so it is ready for planting and lawn repair.
Lift and store tender plants, protect pots from frost
Last lawn cut, then clean and service the mower
Prune dormant trees and shrubs
December
Rest, repair and plan
Keep leaves off lawns and ponds
Repair fences and treat timber on dry days
Wash pots and tools, tidy the shed
Plan next year's planting and book spring work
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In 4 days the guys completely transformed the garden. No more knee-high grass, trees and shrubs all trimmed, and the fencing is amazing. Thank you for all the hard work.
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Wherever you are in the borough, or nearby in Kent, our team can get to you.
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FAQs
Monthly garden jobs: your questions.
What garden services do you offer in Bromley?
Garden maintenance, landscaping, garden clearance, fencing, tree surgery and planting. One local team for every job.
What garden jobs should I do in October?
Clear fallen leaves, repair and overseed the lawn, plant spring bulbs and bare-root hedging, cut back perennials and mulch the borders. Bring tender plants under cover before the first frost.
Is October a good time to plant in Bromley?
Yes. The soil is still warm and the autumn rain helps new plants establish before winter. It is a great month for shrubs, hedging, trees and daffodil and crocus bulbs.
Can you do my autumn garden tidy-up?
Yes. Our team clears leaves, cuts back borders, trims hedges, repairs lawns and removes the green waste. We give a free, fixed-price quote after a visit.
Do you cover the whole of Bromley?
Yes. We work across the Borough of Bromley, including Beckenham, Orpington, Chislehurst and West Wickham, as well as nearby parts of Kent.
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