Time to plant hellebores to brighten those dull winter days
October is a great time to plant hellebores. These plants have delicate flowers and evergreen leaves, making them a lovely choice for garden borders. They add colour and life when most other plants are dormant. Planting hellebores now gives them…
Provide drinking water for wildlife
Providing fresh water in your garden is one of the simplest and most important tasks you can do as autumn arrives. While summer’s heat may fade, dry spells are still possible, and natural water sources, such as puddles, often become…
What to do in October
October in the easy-care garden is all about a final tidy-up and getting ahead for next year, but without the hard labour. Instead of a full-scale clear out, focus on what’s essential. Raking leaves off the lawn is a key…