October brings the spirit of autumn. Even if they have lived in the south and the leaves have not yet changed the color, the days are noticeably shorter and the weather has cooled down. In the northern gardens, things choose the long nap of winter, while the autumn gardens to the south is just beginning. October is a busy month between jack-o 'lanterns, sheet peping and the quickly inclined holiday season. Do not miss these lists of garden tasks this month that are organized by region.
Northern region
If you are in Minnesota, Maine, Michigan or in another northern state and have not yet had a killing frost, it will happen soon. This will say goodbye to many of our summer plants, the hustle and bustle to prepare the garden for the winter, and the sweet taste of frost-cüschelkohl and spinach.
Vegetable and herb garden
In front of a hard frost, make sure that you harvest remaining pumpkins and winter pumpkins. A short slump under freezing does not harm the fruits, even though it will kill the plants. However, remember that a cool night in the low 20s is permanently damaging or freezing the fruit, and you will then make yourself in porridge.
Herbs such as rosemary, sage and chives were easy to freeze, but bring all the pot herbs that plan them to hibernate.
- It is time for a thorough cleaning of vegetable garden. Remove all sick -based plant waste or have pest problems. It is okay to leave a healthy plant material for useful insects.
- Continue your autumn garden. Plants are still growing and need water. So if the floor feels 1 inch downwards, switch on the tap.
- Try seasonal sensations such as row tunnels and cold frames for autumn garden plants. You could be surprised at how long you can keep you running. Experiment a little.
- Plant garlic after your first hard frost.
Flower beds, perennials and ornamental heads
The morning after her first frost is a perfect time for once of one-year pictures of Frosted-Dahlien, Zinnien and sunflowers. Go out there right after sunrise. After the day warmed up and the ice crystals melt, they will convert into porridge.
- Install the protection of the deer and rabbits on young trees and shrubs if you haven't done this yet.
- Dine dahlias, clean them and store them. The same applies to Gladiolas, Cannas and other delicate pears and grains.
- In winter, leave a few seeds containing beams, straw flowers, sunflowers and even tinies for bird feed.
- Add mulch to the perennials that you have cut back for the winter. This isolates the roots against the cold.
To-do checklist
- Collect and store all the fallen leaves that you can find. Shot dry leaves form an excellent mulch or a brown material for compost heaps. It is difficult to get into your hands in spring.
- Collect your garden hoses and nozzles, let them drop out and store them in a garage, a scales or a basement.
- Now is the perfect time to order a delivery of several meters of compost and work in the ground. It tends to be more expensive in spring.
Central states
In the middle countries such as Kansas, Virginia and Missouri, you may have a first light frost, or you may have a month with warm days, cool nights and perfect weather. Observe the forecast and act accordingly. Harn Tender Harvest, have your frost wipes ready and bring plants into clear nights, in which immersion in the 1930s is in forecast.
Vegetable and herb garden
The harvest time for autumn cultures has started and the regular selection of your broccoli promotes the development of these delicious and delicate side cabbage.
- Perform a last harvest of tires or almost ripening tomatoes, peppers, melons, summer urbis and other delicate plants.
- Grab sweet potatoes.
- Plant garlic towards the end of the month after freezing.
- Bring all the pot herbs that plan you to hibernate, such as rosemary, sage and basil.
Flower beds, perennials and ornamental heads
This is the month in which these last bouquets can enjoy from the cutting garden. Grab Armfuls from Dahlias, Zinnien, Astern and Strohflowers to share them with friends.
- Plant daffodils, tulips, snowdrops and other spring -flowering onions.
- Install rabbits and deer poorer for young trees and shrubs.
- Plant roots for spring growth.
- Leave some or all local plants in winter as a habitat for useful insects and songbirds intact.
To-do checklist
- Collect fallen leaves, pine straw, straw bales and other brown materials for later use.
- Hold your frost cloth, cold frames and floating row covers.
- Bring your pot mothers in cold nights and put them outside the next day to extend your display. Don't forget to dead so that you appear as long as possible.
Southern region
The weather has cooled down in Texas, Georgia, Florida and other southern states, and the rains have returned in some areas. While they are looking for their flannel shirts in the north, it is a wonderful time to be outdoors back, and there is a lot to do in the garden.
Vegetable and herb garden
When cooler temperatures arrive, gardening heats up. Harvest of peas, salads, kale and other autumn cultures combine with still producing tomatoes for beautiful combinations. Pretty much everything is now in the season. If you cannot use the bounty from your garden, freeze some for later or get something.
- Plant Collards, kale, salad, mustard and other autumn garden plants.
- Plant cover in empty beds to suppress weeds and improve ground health.
- Harvest and dry summer herbs for winter recipes and teas.
- Plant garlic. If you live in a frost -free climate, you may have to carry out your garlic before planting through cold treatment or buy pre -cooled garlic to ensure that the required 60 days get cold temperatures.
Flower beds, perennials and ornamental heads
Gardeners at the southern level can produce fresh flowers for Thanksgiving if they tend to do so. And some of the flowers of the autumn planned cool season will bloom all winter.
- Plants, calendula, decorative kale and snapdragons.
- Ditigate perennials or lay them in new houses if desired.
- Plant stars, shrubs and ornamental trees.
- Collect seeds of plants that you want to spread. Remember that the seeds of hybrid plants do not produce plants that are loyal to the parent and may not be worthwhile. Label the envelopes clear and store them in a cool, dry place.