October Garden Activities
Plant ย Garlic, onions, trees, shrubs, daffodils, perennials, and cool-season annuals like pansies and violas.ย ย Divide and replant spring-blooming perennials.ย Mid-October is a good time to divide hostas.ย ย ย Pot herbs and take them indoors.ย ย Plant larkspur and poppy seeds.
Lawn Careย ย Fertilize established fescue lawns with a slow-release, balanced fertilizer.ย You can still start or overseed a fescue lawn.
Fertilizeย ย Too late to fertilize.
Otherย ย Dig up and store tender bulbs like caladiums.ย Shred fallen leaves to use for mulch or to compost.ย Clean and oil garden tools before storing for winter.ย Bring houseplants in for winter. Take soil tests and make adjustments to pH as recommended.
