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Emily Smith

9 essential October gardening jobs: key tasks to complete now to help your garden thrive

Composite of pumpkins, woman raking leaves and tulip bulbs.

October is a crucial time in your garden as the weather can suddenly turn very cold, windy and wet. That's why it's key to get out there and tackle all the essential jobs to prepare your garden for the harsher climate conditions ahead.

Although it's no fun sorting your garden out in the cold weather, unfortunately, there's a lot to be done once we hit autumn and winter. October is an especially busy month in the garden as it's the perfect time before the worst of the rain hits to finish those last bits of maintenance and planting ahead.

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