Monty’s month of flowers: jobs for the October backyard

In October, we bid farewell to hotter, longer days because the temperature drops and the clocks return. Late-flowering perennials equivalent to dahlias and asters are nonetheless in bloom, a minimum of till the primary frost, and it’s time to plan for a brand new rising season. Perennials may be added to borders now whereas the soil continues to be pretty heat and seeds sown to offer shows of flowers for subsequent spring and summer season. Spring bulb planting continues and tender crops like cannas needs to be lifted earlier than the chilly climate arrives and saved in frost-free situations.

Within the first of those three clips from BBC Gardeners’ World, Monty crops up a border within the writing backyard with perennials and biennials. He additionally sows candy peas and takes cuttings from his salvias, in case the winter is particularly chilly and so they battle to outlive.

Taking salvia cuttings

Monty demonstrates how you can take cuttings from Salvia ‘Amistad’ and Salvia fulgens, in case they do not survive over winter.

Sowing candy peas

October is a perfect time to begin off candy peas and Monty is busy sowing ‘Cupani’ and ‘Painted Woman’ in pots and root trainers.

Planting perennials and biennials

Monty plans the writing backyard border for subsequent summer season. He begins the planting with perennials and biennials, together with astrantia and foxgloves.

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