Pond care
Stretch a large piece of small-mesh 
netting over ponds and water features 
to prevent autumn leaves from falling in. 
Peg down the edges. Pick off leaves 
regularly and remove any that blow 
in with a small net, taking great care 
not to damage butyl liners. Also clear 
away remains of dying aquatic and 
marginal plants.
       
Leaves
If like us you have a row of conifers
and trees lining the rear fence this 
time of year can be a nightmare.
Investing in a shredder even for the
smallest garden is a great idea. It is
so satisfying when the machine eats
up all the twigs and leaves ready for 
the compost bin. The garden shredder
just makes life so much easier and 
that's something we could all do with.

Plant spring bulbs
Plant bulbs such as daffodils, crocuses,
fritillarias, irises and hyacinths, leaving
tulips until late October or even early
November.

Greenhouse
Now that temperatures are dropping rapidly 
you need to bring tender perennials into the
greenhouse for winter. If you have any plants
that are too big to bring in they will need to
be carefully wrapped up in fleece the more
tender the thicker the covering will need
to be.

e.mail Linda with questions on any aspect of 
gardening or plant care advice.