9 garden tasks you should do in October

The changing seasons of summer to autumn tend to signal a quieter period in the garden, with fewer flowers blooming and smaller fall harvests. Of course, that doesn’t mean the gardener’s job is done.

As plants approach the end of this year’s lifecycle, it’s time to begin preparing perennials for winter and preparing the rest of the garden for a similar period of dormancy. Taking advantage of these last few warm days will make these tasks easier than working when the soil is frozen.