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October Gardening Weeks 1, 2, 3 & 4

Garden Beds:

▪ Continue to keep all garden beds weed-free.

▪ Water plants as required. This is necessary if the fall is dry, and will help plants overwinter.

▪ Adjust automatic watering systems: reduce watering frequency, especially on the lawn!

▪  Leaf removal should be done throughout the month. Read this blog post for City of Vancouver regulations concerning leaf pick up.

▪  Plant annuals: pansies and mums add splashes of colour, and kale is a great way to add colour that’s also edible!

 Hedges & Broadleaf Evergreens: 

▪  Trim hedges for a tidy look all winter long.

▪  Apply a slow-release granular fertilizer to early flowering broadleaf evergreens including Rhododendron, Azalea, Sarcoccoca (sweetbox), and Choisya (Mexican mock orange)

Lawn Care:

▪  Continue to mow your lawn so long as it is required.

▪  Water only if the autumn is dry, and reduce watering on saturated patches.

Property Care:

  • Have slippery pathways and concrete surfaces pressure washed to remove moss and mildew build-up.