Well, the start of the stormy weather has arrived over the weekend, hopefully ye all were ok and came to no harm.
Now the plants and shrubs were a different story so I assume that lots of twigs and leaves have been scattered around. That’s ok easy; enough to clean up and the leaves can be composted or used as mulch for beds. I had some plants move and even relocate to other parts of my garden and some pots also got relocated so its important that we now secure these for any other bad weather that may potentially come our way. For me I cluster pots together and put them in sheltered spot in the back yard or near a hedge if you have that option. If you have trees that are planted only recently have a check, see do they need a second staking or an extra support.
Check the bed and remove any broken twigs and maybe mulch the beds to add more protection to insulate the base of plant and perennials. Move tender plants like potted herbs indoors and geraniums, Coleus plants. Be careful with fallen leaves they can leave paths very slippery, when you are out walking.
Over the next few weeks, we will be potting up plants for pots coming into November the month of all souls. Lots of people like the idea of long-lasting pots so by adding spring bulbs to the pots these can give extra Spring colour. The dwarf daffodil is idea and the crocus are another these aren’t too tall and the wind does not affect them. I like the heathers this time of year they add lovely colour and the primrose have loads of colour to offer too There are lots of other plants available also.
So, if your still wondering what else can you do maybe you have perennials that need dividing and transplanting like daylilies or Iris. Cut back perennials like Hosta or peonies. Its also the time of year where the birds would appreciate a little help so if you have
feeders, they would be very grateful. I love to see the Robins they are a welcomed guest in my garden .
