12 October 2026
What to do in the garden in November
Tulips can still go in during the first half of November. Mound soil around roses, and do not prune hydrangeas. Garlic should already be rooting.
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Gardening Blog
Written for what is happening in the garden right now. The jobs with a date are at the top. Under that, one series about the empty bed, then the guides that stay useful all year.
In the garden now
The autumn deadlines sit together, from onion sets and daffodils to the lawn, trees and frost. The newest piece is on top.
9 October 2026
Autumn window boxes: what to plant now
Pansies and ivy cope with a shallow box. Daffodils and tulips need a pot at least 25 cm deep that stays outside. Heather wants a pot of its own.
30 September 2026
What to finish in the first half of October
Autumn onion sets, lamb's lettuce and daffodils need to be in by mid-October. Tulips, garlic and dahlias wait for colder days and the first frost.
14 September 2026
Autumn Lawn Care: The Last Cut, Feeding and Leaves
How high to make the last cut, why autumn feed contains potassium instead of nitrogen, and what to do with fallen leaves. The jobs that decide how your lawn looks in spring.
13 September 2026
Planting Spring Bulbs in Autumn: When and How
Tulips, daffodils, crocuses and grape hyacinths all go in during autumn. Exactly when, how deep, how far apart β and why tulips shouldn't go in too early.
12 September 2026
Autumn Planting of Trees and Shrubs: Why It Beats Spring
Autumn is the best window for planting woody plants β warm soil, reliable rain, and roots established by spring. A step-by-step guide, plus what not to plant in autumn.
11 September 2026
Protecting Plants from Frost: What to Cover, With What and When
The first frosts arrive sooner than you expect. Which plants need winter protection, why fleece works and plastic doesn't, and how to protect roots rather than leaves.
10 September 2026
Mulching Beds for Winter: What to Use, How Deep, What to Avoid
Leaves, straw, grass clippings or bark β what to mulch beds with before winter, how thick the layer should be and why mulch must never touch the stem.
9 September 2026
Autumn Composting: What Belongs on the Heap and What Doesn't
Autumn is peak composting season β leaves, spent foliage, the last cut of grass. How to build the heap properly, what never to put on it and how to see it through winter.
8 September 2026
Green Manure: What to Sow on an Empty Bed Before Winter
Mustard, phacelia, rye or vetch β which cover crop to sow in autumn, the latest sowing dates, and when to dig it in. A practical guide for empty beds.
7 September 2026
Autumn Garden Jobs: 10 Things to Get Done Before Winter
Clearing beds, planting garlic, sowing green manure and preparing the lawn for winter β 10 autumn jobs that help a garden through the cold and set up spring.
After the harvest
These posts keep the same shape because the question is always the same: the bed is empty, what goes in next. The answer changes with the crop, so each one has its own piece.
Guides that stay useful
Watering, seedlings, pests, balconies, the harvest. Not tied to this week.
May 27, 2026
Watering During a Heatwave
Tomatoes wilting, so you reach for the hose β but that might make things worse. Learn how to water correctly when it's really hot.
May 19, 2026
Growing Vegetables with Kids
Start with radishes that sprout in a week, giant sunflowers, and strawberries. 8 plants children love and can tend themselves.
May 19, 2026
How to Water Your Garden Correctly
Complete guide to watering vegetables from spring to autumn. Finger test, mulching, overwatering vs. drought β 8 principles.
May 12, 2026
Traditional Gardening Weather Proverbs
Ice Saints, St. Medardus, St. Wenceslas β do traditional weather proverbs work? How to use folk wisdom in garden planning.
May 12, 2026
Garden Pests: Natural Solutions
How to get rid of aphids, slugs, Colorado beetles and more without pesticides. Natural garden protection methods.
Apr 13, 2026
How to Store Your Garden Harvest
Practical guide to processing and storing garden produce. Drying, freezing, preserving and fermenting vegetables.
Apr 12, 2026
Watering Your Garden in Summer
Practical watering principles for hot months. When, how much and how to water vegetables, fruit trees and lawn.
Apr 10, 2026
Crop Rotation Guide
Complete guide to crop rotation in the garden. Principles, plant groups, practical rotation plan and common mistakes.
Apr 8, 2026
Raised Bed Gardening Guide
Step-by-step guide to building and filling a raised bed. Materials, dimensions, layering and suitable crops.
Apr 5, 2026
7 Common Beginner Gardening Mistakes
Overview of the most common mistakes when starting and caring for a garden. How to avoid them and what to do when they happen.
Apr 1, 2026
Companion Planting Vegetables
Guide to mixed vegetable cultivation. Which plants support each other and which are harmful together. Practical bed combinations.
Mar 25, 2026
When to Plant Garlic
Complete guide to growing garlic and onions. Autumn and spring planting, soil preparation, care and harvest.
Mar 20, 2026
Best Plants for Your Balcony
Overview of the 10 best plants for balcony growing. Practical advice on orientation, containers, soil and care.
Mar 15, 2026
How to Grow Tomatoes
Everything about growing tomatoes: variety selection, seed starting, planting, care, pruning and harvest.
Feb 20, 2026
How to Start Seeds Indoors
Complete guide to pre-growing seedlings. When to start, what equipment you need, and how to care for seedlings.