Welcome to Plant People, A professional Garden Design and Consultancy Service, working in a sustainable and organic way, wherever possible.

I am based in Shoreham-by-Sea, and currently work in Brighton and Hove. I prefer to work within a 20 mile radius of my home but I am happy to go beyond if you require my services.

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Gardening Monthly To Do's

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Autumn  ( Follow links to RHS Website pages)

September

1 Divide herbaceous perennials
2 Pick autumn raspberries
3 Collect and sow seed from perennials and hardy annuals
4 Dig up remaining potatoes before slug damage spoils them
5 Net ponds before leaf fall gets underway
6 Keep up with watering of new plants, using rain or grey water if possible
7 Start to reduce the frequency of houseplant watering
8 Clean out cold frames and greenhouses so that they are ready for use in the autumn
9 Cover leafy vegetable crops with bird-proof netting
10 Plant spring flowering bulbs 


October

1 Divide established rhubarb crowns to create new plants
2 Cut back perennials that have died down
3 Divide herbaceous perennials
4 Move tender plants, including aquatic ones, into a greenhouse or conservatory
5 Plant out spring cabbages
6 Harvest apples, pears, grapes and nuts
7 Prune climbing roses
8 Finish collecting seeds from the garden to sow next year
9 Last chance to mow lawns and trim hedges in mild areas
10 Renovate old lawns or create new grass areas by laying turf

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