October in the Garden
October is the month for final tasks before winter.
Planning
- Prepare for winterizing
- Organize storage
- Plan for spring
Protection
- Protect from the cold
- Install shelters
- Mulch crops
Maintenance
- Collect fallen leaves
- Clean the garden
- Enrich the soil
What to plant this month?
Vegetables
- • Garlic
- • Shallots
Fruits
- • Fruit trees
Flowers
- • Spring bulbs
Essential tips
- Plant trees
- Protect from frost
- Make compost