Ahh, October…the most beautiful month!
The garden springs to life It’s a wondrous time in the garden! Everything is in bloom or about to burst into colour, fruit trees are producing fruits and blossoms, and the beneficial insects are feasting on the spoils of pollen! October is traditionally Rose Month. Yours roses should be in full bud now and ready to burst into colour. Water them twice a week , if there is no rain, and remove faded flowers. Fertilise monthly with a balanced rose food to promote healthy foliage and more flowers. Spray fortnightly with an organic fungicide/insecticide ‘cocktail’ or a ready-mixed product. If you don’t own a roseRead More →