JOBS TO DO THIS WEEK
Something in the wrong place? Now’s a good time to move it and replace with something new.
Divide herbaceous perennials which are thinning in their centre – or if you have a favourite you’d like to propagate – and spread around the garden.
Sweep up leaves and set aside if possible to make crumbly leaf compost.
Lift dahlias when they start to go rotten after a few frosts. In milder areas they will still be flowering so just keep deadheading.
You can sow and grow winter salads, such as rocket, now under cloches or in the greenhouse. You can plant autumn garlic bulbs now.
Have you finished pruning your roses? Bush roses are best done now to keep their height down for winter – they are susceptible to wind rock and this can damage their root system. Rambling roses should also be trimmed before winter storms.
Check stakes and ties on newly planted trees to ensure they are firm for winter.
Pots and containers can get waterlogged during heavy downpours, so you can stand these on bricks to allow water to drain.