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- Protect tender plants from early frosts -
- Plant spring bulbs including tulips
3. Collect seeds for free plants next year. - What to do in the garden in October
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Best shrubs and plants for autumn colour
Acer
Acers have bold autumn colour. This is acer palmatum, a real fiery red illustrated here in a woodland setting. Acer is an ideal garden tree as there are many compact varieties to choose from.
Cyclamen
I've just planted these, Cyclamen hederifolium. This is a fully hardy variety and suitable for that tricky area of the garden, dry shade. They will flower throughout the autumn.
These plants came from Crocus and made a colourful display.
If you are looking for planting ideas, to add colour to your garden now, check out the best shrubs and plants flowering in October
Gardening ideas and inspiration
Easy to grow Spring and Summer flowering plants, advice as to the best climbing and scented plants to suit your garden.
Ideas for best Evergreen shrubs, Spring and Summer Flowering shrubs and fast-growing shrubs.
Advice on plants to attract bees and butterflies into your garden. Check out the 10 Best wildlife friendly plants and shrubs.
How to grow your own veg, including growing from seed and the best veg for growing in containers.
A month by month guide with top tips what to do in the garden each month. Seasonal monthly advice in the Sunday Gardener's Newsletter.
An easy step-by-step guide with illustrations on how to build a pond, installing pond liner, and attracting wildlife to your pond.
Pages of gardening tips including how to get rid of slugs and snails, what frost hardy means, when to use the Chelsea Chop and much more.
Regular posts with gardening chat on the Sunday Gardener's award-winning blog, including visitors' questions.