What to do in the garden this month: October

The soil is still warm, the sun is shining but the days are getting colder. Some much needed rain has started to fall and the garden is looking somewhat greener than it did earlier in the year. Typically old school gardeners would have cut back the garden but our understanding of gardens as ecosystems has evolved. So what should you be doing in the garden?

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Modern London Landscaping: Why October is the Perfect Window to Future-Proof Your Garden

The Autumn Shift: Why the Best London Gardens Are Designed in October

As the bright hum of summer fades, many London gardens expose a quiet truth. Left to face the elements alone, lawns look parched from the heatwaves, clay soils are baked solid, and the overall landscape feels suddenly bare and empty. For the design-conscious homeowner, this late-autumn fade is a frustrating sight. However, it is also your greatest design opportunity.

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