What to do in the country in October? What to do in the garden, vegetable garden and flower garden in October - we finish the summer season correctly List of works in the garden and vegetable garden

What needs to be done in the garden, in flower beds and in the garden in October.

The list of works in the country in October

October is the second month of autumn, and the hassle does not become less. (Must have time to remove late harvest- the first frosts begin, ice appears on the water. Time to get ready for winter.

signs of october

Foliage from birch and oak begins to fly around at the same time - by the harsh winter.

On Pokrov the wind blows from the east - the winter will be cold.

Thunder rumbles in October - the winter will be short, mild, snow-white.

In October, the first snow fell - in 40 days, wait for winter.

If the north wind blows on October 3, it will be cold, if the south - warm, if the west - sputum, if the east - a bucket.

October 14 - Veil, the wedding season begins. If the wind on this day is changeable, the winter will also be changeable.

Works on the lunar calendar for October

New moon. On the new moon, you can not plant and transplant plants, but this time is perfect for foliar feeding house plants.

Waxing Crescent. auspicious time for planting and transplanting shrubs and trees, a good time for winter sowing. Take care of disinfecting greenhouses, transplanting plants and pruning bushes.

In the middle of the phase of the growing moon, you should rest for a couple of days - you can neither plant nor sow. And at the end of the phase, you can start planting bulbs and herbs for distillation and winter sowing. This is also the time for pest control.

Full moon. You can not engage in planting and planting plants.

Waning moon. The first few days of the waning moon are favorable for feeding seedlings and planting winter crops - garlic, onions, hyacinths.

The next few days should be devoted to the winter sowing of vegetables and flowers, as well as to carrying out sanitary work in the garden to clean and trim unnecessary plant residues. Use this time for watering and feeding plants - they will overwinter better, the main thing is not to touch the aerial part.

At the end of the phase, the remaining crop is harvested, unnecessary branches are cut, excess shrubs and trees are cut down, and the site is put in order.

List of works in the garden and vegetable garden

They collect apples and pears that have not yet been removed, sort and store the fruits for storage. Bad fruits are harvested and burned along with the leaves. Also at this time, root crops of carrots, beets, radishes are harvested for winter storage.

After the leaves fall, the trees are treated with a 3% solution of Bordeaux mixture. It is also good to irrigate to the entire depth of the rhizome, which will serve as a good moisture recharge for the tree. It is necessary to insulate the root system of trees with manure, dry leaves and humus.

Early October is a good time to plant fruit trees a few weeks before the start of frost. Seedlings are planted in pre-prepared planting pits, where the soil will not be flooded in spring. The roots are covered with earth, compact the earth, water, protect against the penetration of rodents.

To scare away hares, mix 300 g of naphthalene, 100 g blue vitriol, 2 l vegetable oil, 3.5 kg of soap and 400 g of turpentine, this mixture is diluted in 10 liters of water. The solution is applied to the bark.

If there are clutches of viburnum leaf beetle and hawthorn on the trunks, it's time to get rid of them. Infected parts are cleaned or cut and burned.

Winter sowing of vegetables

For next year good harvest onions, you need to plant sowing onions with a diameter of 1 cm.

In October, the remaining crop of white, red, and Brussels sprouts is harvested.

October - good month for digging horseradish rhizomes. At the same time, the leeks are harvested. Dig up the onion, cut off the feathers, leaving the tip up to 20 cm, cut the root lobe, tie the onion into bundles. It is best to store onions in a cool, ventilated, dry and dark place.

Before frosts, the remaining spicy herbs and perennial onions can be transplanted into pots and transferred home, so that there will always be fresh greens in winter.

In October, the time comes to prepare the beds for the winter sowing of dill, radishes, carrots, parsley in the frozen ground. They store the earth for falling asleep seeds, make grooves 1 cm deep.

Although most of the crop has already been harvested, late cabbage still remains in the beds, which continues to grow. Therefore, it must be fed with phosphorus-potassium fertilizers and do not forget to water it.

Shrub care in October

This time is suitable for planting shrubs. Blackcurrants are planted with a slope, the roots are buried 8 cm into the ground. Gooseberries are planted without a slope and deepened only by 6 cm. In October, raspberry pruning is completed. The shoots of this year are carefully bent to the ground, fixed and covered so that they overwinter better.

Currants and gooseberries in October are spudded by 12 cm and covered with material.

Strawberries need protection if the beds with it are located on a hill. It is covered with shavings, sawdust, spruce branches or other covering material with a layer up to 15 cm.

Workers in the flower garden in October

In flowers with basal leaves (bluish aster, geyhera, carnations, gravilate, daylily, lupine, multi-petal, primrose, pyrethrum), leaves, faded stems are cut low.

In order for evening primrose to grow, it is necessary to cut the stems, leaving small rosettes with green leaves.

Iris leaves must be cut off, leaving a height of 15 cm. In the oriental poppy, the basal green leaves are not touched, only the stems are cut, the ground is loosened around and fertilized with compost to a height of up to 5 cm.

After the first frost, gonia tubers are harvested for winter storage. The begonia is well examined, the damaged ground part is cut off, the tubers with roots are placed in boxes and cleaned in a cool, dry, ventilated room.

Roses are being prepared for wintering. They are spudded, cut off the buds and tops of the shoots. After the first frosts, you can do late gladioli. Plants are cut from leaves and stem, leaving only 1.5 cm, the resulting bulbs are laid out in boxes with ventilation, set to dry at a temperature of + 20-25 ° C. After a couple of days, they put it for a week in a place where the temperature is about +35 ° C. When the bulbs are dry, they are cleaned and dried at a temperature of about +20 ° C for another 1 month.

This time is suitable for work with galtonia. It is necessary to cut the stem at the base, then dry the resulting bulbs for 1-2 weeks in a dry, dark, well-ventilated room. The dried bulbs are put in a cardboard box and stored at a temperature of up to 12 ° C.

You can also do acidantera. The stems are cut to the ground, the bulbs themselves are dried at a temperature of +20 degrees, then stored in a well-ventilated area.

October is suitable for perennial flowers that remain in the ground for the winter. In astilbe, aster, cornflower, columbine, gaillardia, gypsophila, delphinium, goldenrod, bluebell, coreopsis, lily of the valley, liatris, lily, lychnis, milkweed, monarda, peony, rudbeckia, scabiosa, yarrow, phlox and echinacea, cut leaves and stems, leaving only about 3 cm.

You need to do some dahlias. After the first frost, when the flowers are damaged, you can already dig up the tubers for winter storage. Dahlias unravel, cut the stems, leaving 10 cm, make a groove around the dahlia, dig up the tubers with a pitchfork. Carefully shake off the tubers and wash off the ground, dry a little. When the tubers dry, they are examined, small roots are cut off, damage and diseased areas are removed, the sections are sprinkled with crushed charcoal. Then the tubers are placed in a cool place with a temperature of up to +10 ° C for 2-3 weeks. Dried tubers are placed in a box lined with paper, sprinkled with sawdust, dry river sand, covered with paper on top. The boxes are placed in a cool and dry place with a temperature of +5 ° C and humidity up to 60%.

Clematis are removed and cut, leaving only a node from the ground. They also feed with fertilizer and sprinkle compost under the flowers.

Bulbous perennials(daffodils, lilies and hyacinths), prepared for winter, cover with dry foliage, opiates and spruce branches, which will protect the bulbs from frost in winter. And spruce branches will still protect the bulbs from rodents.

Vineyard maintenance in October

After harvesting, it is time to fight pests and diseases, so the grapes are treated with drugs. Then strong seedlings from the school are planted, since at this time they are better accepted and develop the root system. Young shoots are covered with peat and spruce branches, old bushes are cut, laid in pre-prepared grooves. Cropped unsuitable plant parts of the vineyard are dried and burned.

Leaves are already falling outside the window, which means that autumn is gaining momentum and very soon the cold will come. We have compiled a list of things to do in October for you. To this autumn month remembered for the whole cold winter. And so, what needs to be done in October.

To-do list:

1. Buy a bright umbrella. If you don’t have a bright umbrella yet, then you should get one as soon as possible. Yellow and orange umbrellas will keep you warm in the heaviest rain.

2. Bake cookies in the form of autumn leaves. Delight your friends and loved ones with delicious cookies in the form of autumn leaves, cones or acorns.

3. Replenish delicious and fragrant tea. Serve biscuits with delicious tea. Discover new flavors of fragrant tea.

4. Throw a fun Halloween party. The end of the month promises to be cheerful and scary. Be sure to throw your own Halloween party and invite all your friends to it.

5. Prepare a pumpkin dish. The crop has already been harvested, which means that you can arrange culinary experiments. Pumpkin can be cooked tasty soup or bake a big pie.

6. Choose a warm October day and have a picnic in the park. You need to have time to enjoy the last warm day of autumn. Take a warm blanket, hot tea and sandwiches with you.

7. Rustle autumn leaves. It's so amazing to step on fallen leaves and hear them rustle under you.

8. Plenty to ride a bike. We use the last October days to the maximum, we ride a bicycle, because winter will come very soon.

9. See how the birds fly south.

10. Arrange an autumn photo shoot. Treat yourself to memories of this fall. Arrange an autumn photo shoot in the fresh air or in the autumn decoration of a photo studio.

11. Collect a bouquet of autumn leaves. A bouquet of autumn leaves can be used as a prop for a photo shoot or as a gift to your parents.

12. Collect and dry the herbarium. Remember how in childhood we collected a herbarium and laid it out in books.

13. Enjoy a new harvest of honey. The bees have been working all summer and collecting delicious honey, now it's time to enjoy it. And hot milk with honey will help not to get sick this autumn.

14. Bake an apple pie with cinnamon. We continue to improve our culinary skills and our next step is to cook the most delicious charlotte.

15. Arrange a romantic evening with your loved one. Don't forget about your loved ones. Arrange a romantic evening for them with candles and a warm blanket.

16. Cook mulled wine. The most warming drink of autumn and upcoming winter is mulled wine. Come up with your own unique recipe and surprise your loved ones with it.

17. Get a warm sweater. Perhaps many of you have already completed this point, and who has not yet, then go to the closet in search of the warmest sweater.

19. Go to a cafe with friends. Invite your friends to an interesting cafe where you have never been before. And be sure to order a new drink for you.

20. Have your own October Fest. Have fun at your October Fest.

21. Get out your favorite rubber boots. Not all shoes will withstand heavy rains and rubber boots will come to the rescue. If you have not yet acquired this element of the wardrobe, then you urgently need to arrange shopping.

22. Draw an autumn landscape. Add some creativity to your life. Golden very - this is a great opportunity to learn how to draw.

The summer season has come to an end, but, my dear summer residents, this does not mean at all that we can now relax and sit back. You will drink tea with jam and look at summer photos in winter, but for now you need to prepare for it.

In the garden in October there is still a lot of work to be done. We are slowly preparing the beds so that we can only sow them in the spring, if you have been going to plant trees or bushes all summer, but only now you have acquired them - plant them, do not pull.

But in the mode of chronic time pressure, it is possible (and it is more correct!) to dig seedlings. So they will survive the winter perfectly, and in the spring plant them in pre-prepared pits.

This is better than doing everything "bluff" and dooming the plant to a difficult winter. And in general, do not do everything in a hurry, think over landings and work in advance, because then it will be more expensive for you to redo it. In general, more than one fine day is still needed to work both in the garden and in the garden.

At the beginning of October, the warm days of golden autumn can still please us with their bright bliss. This is the time when leaves fall from the trees and cover the cooling ground with a lush warm carpet.

And at the end of the month, “manna” from heaven is already pouring into the beds. And then even the most persistent summer residents will want home comfort.

The summer was generous, there was enough warmth for us, and for the flowers, and for the harvest. And now we need to have time to prepare the sites for winter so that the frost does not spoil the bushes and trees, does not destroy the perennials.

So what do we need to do to new season pleased with an excellent harvest and how not to miss something.

October - "garden month"

Falling leaves dance in the garden. How clever is nature! So that the roots do not shiver in the ground, the trees themselves make sure that they are at least a little warmer.

From this observation, we, dear gardeners, can draw a very useful conclusion: before the onset of winter, it is good to cover perennial plants with a feather bed of fallen leaves. For this, birch leaves are best suited.

If you have not had time to complete it yet, hurry up to make them in the first half of October, because frost is just around the corner.

We are harvesting the last harvest of apples and pears of late varieties

To keep them longer, we collect the fruits dry, immediately after the dew has subsided and always with the stalk. We carefully examine the harvested crop and all the fruits that do not have mechanical and other damage, put them in boxes lined with paper, sprinkle with sawdust, or you can wrap each fruit in parchment paper or paper napkins, which will significantly improve the storage mode, because if any fruit and rot, it will not infect the rest.

I advise you to first put the boxes with fruits in the barn, and only then, with the onset of cold weather, transfer them to the basement, where they will be further stored at low positive temperatures.

If we immediately put the apples and pears removed from the tree in storage, then due to the temperature difference, the fruits may sweat and the likelihood of spoilage increases. It is best to put boxes in the basement when the temperatures in the basement and outside are equal.

Early October finishing cleaning chokeberry . Its berries make excellent jams, as well as jams and juices.

We also clean up remontant raspberry varieties.

Last of fruit crops remove quince, as it ripens quite late - only in mid-October. It is hardly edible fresh, because the pulp is very tough, but still there are lovers who really like it, especially for its unique flavor.

But quince can be used to make amazingly tasty processed products: jam, jams, marmalade, juice with pulp.

Fruit tree seedlings in the nursery

Continue planting fruit trees and shrubs, but we try to complete it before mid-October, as plants planted later fall into the risk zone.

Autumn is the best time to buy planting material. At this time, mass digging of seedlings takes place in all nurseries, so in autumn there is the most diverse and large assortment of planting material and, accordingly, the best opportunities for selection.

In the spring, only the planting material remains, which they could not sell in the fall.

If you are planning to rejuvenate or expand the garden, then purchase the seedlings right now, in the fall. Winter-hardy varieties apple trees, raspberries, currants, gooseberries are best planted immediately in a permanent place. And seedlings of other less winter-hardy fruit crops would be better to dig in for spring planting.

Many amateur gardeners still prefer to buy seedlings in the spring, because they do not know how to properly store them until spring. And it's not that difficult.

So that the seedlings are well preserved until spring, dig them on your site, choosing a well-heated high place for this, which will not be flooded with melt water either in spring or in winter during thaws.

Then, in the selected area, we dig a ditch in the direction from east to west, about 50 cm deep and 100-120 cm wide (dimensions depend on the size of the seedlings).

We make the southern wall of the ditch inclined, and fold the excavated earth to the north side. We lay the planting material obliquely in one row, so that the entire root system and a third of the trunk are in the groove.

The crown should be oriented to the south. This arrangement greatly reduces the risk of getting burnt by the stems of seedlings from the bright sun in February-March. Gently spread the roots along the south sloping wall of the groove.

Just remember to write down the sequence of varieties and the quantity of each variety in the direction from east to west. Then in the spring you can easily determine the varietal affiliation of each seedling. For safety, you can also hang a thick foil label on each seedling, with the name of the variety squeezed out on it.

Now you can fill the seedlings with earth, trampling it tightly to the roots. If the weather is dry at this time, then the earth should be well watered.

General lawn cleaning

In winter, the lawn has the hardest time, in this regard, we will try to prepare it well for the cold.

If after the last haircut the grass has grown strongly, then it is necessary to cut it, but not too short, leaving a height of 5-8 cm.

Sprinkle the seeds on the formed "bald patches". The ants will not have time to pull them apart, and in the spring the seeds will have time to sprout before the first haircut.

Be sure to feed the lawn with potash fertilizers, thanks to which our lawn can safely survive even severe frosts.

There is no place for fallen leaves, grass felt and debris on the lawn, so we take a frequent rake and thoroughly “comb” our lawn.

If the autumn turned out to be too rainy, then it is necessary to pierce the turf with a pitchfork to the maximum possible depth. This is done in order to divert excess water to the lower layers of the soil.

Otherwise, as soon as the frost hits, the wet lawn will be covered with an ice crust, and by spring, ugly bald spots will form on it.

October pruning

There are plants that do not tolerate spring pruning. These are many berries, including actinidia, in which sap flow begins early in the spring.

Therefore, it is better to cut them off in early October, since by this time the plants have finished all their vital processes and are ready for winter. But there is still time for wound healing (before the onset of stable frosts).

We talked about pruning currants, gooseberries, raspberries in previous articles, so now we will learn how to do annual pruning of actinidia. Actinidia trimming procedure:

first we cut out all the thin and broken shoots, and then the weak and thickening crown;

we remove 1-2 vines that have been fruiting for 3 years, cutting them to a powerful branch of a young vine located lower to the ground;

we shorten the vegetative shoots to the desired length when they occupy the space intended for them free space on a support;

we cut generative-vegetative shoots that form on last year's growths, up to 30 cm long;

we evenly distribute on the trellis all the shoots remaining on the vine, so that they can later grow freely and scattered light passes through them in a leafy state.

Works in the garden

Gardeners are trying to complete all seasonal work by mid-October, because not everyone had enough time in September to cope with harvesting and preparing the garden for winter.

Harvesting late vegetables

At the beginning of the month, we dig out the remains of cauliflower, and then, after the Intercession, and late white cabbage. We cut down the heads of cabbage and take them out of the garden.

If frozen water with ice is found on the top of the leaves, then we remove the covering leaves, dry the heads of cabbage and put them in storage.

And if there are pockets of rot, we cover them with a mixture of sand, slaked lime and chalk. After white cabbage, we begin harvesting late Brussels sprouts. To keep better and longer Brussels sprouts, it is recommended to dig it up with roots and dig it in the basement in a large deep box in wet sand, or hang it upside down on the crossbar. The temperature in the basement must be maintained at +1...+2 degrees.

Having determined the cabbage for storage, we return to the site and dig out all the stumps with roots remaining in the ground. Don't leave a single root in the ground!

And the point here is not only the cleanliness of the site (although this is also very important), but also the fact that cabbage fly larvae hibernate on the roots of cabbage. And if we do not remove the stumps, then in the spring, as soon as the earth thaws, these larvae will warm up and start a feast on the same roots, invisible to us summer residents.

And in June, as soon as we plant fresh cabbage seedlings, they will be attacked by young, newly born cabbage flies.

We dig up radishes, parsnips and celery, and small root crops of parsley and celery can be left before winter, so that in early spring you can already have fresh greens on your table.

At the end of the month we collect Jerusalem artichoke tubers. Be sure to leave some of the tubers in the ground for the winter - new plants will grow from them in the spring. Jerusalem artichoke grows well in one place for no more than 5 years, then it is better to transplant it to a new place. It is better to store tubers in the basement, layering with earth so that they do not dry out.

After the onset of frost, you can dig horseradish, because it was by this time that the plant had accumulated the largest amount nutrients and it turns out fragrant, sweetish and not so vigorous. We choose the roots cleanly, otherwise the horseradish will grow throughout the area, dry them and put them in the refrigerator in a plastic bag.

To dig or not to dig?

Another mandatory autumn procedure is digging the earth. Although more and more often recently it is said about doubts about its expediency. Many proponents of natural farming believe that digging up the soil kills beneficial soil microorganisms and promotes the growth of weed seeds. And our attempt to give air to the roots sometimes destroys these same roots.

To understand to dig or not to dig the earth, of course, it is best to experiment yourself. But at the same time, the type of soil should still be taken into account. So, for example, heavy clay and uncultivated soils need autumn digging. While for light and loose soils, deep loosening with a flat cutter is sufficient.

Soil cultivation in the garden should be started immediately after harvesting, while carefully removing weeds and making the necessary fertilizers.

And if, nevertheless, we decide to experiment, then let's take several beds for our experiment and, without digging, process them with a flat cutter, and then cover them with a thick, even layer of mulch (hay and straw), level and compact well.

The layer should be at least 10 cm. This is not so much, since in the spring, when the snow melts, this layer will not be so large.

From autumn until spring, ideal conditions will indeed remain under this layer for the active growth of soil microflora, which will inhibit the development of pathogenic microbes.

In addition, earthworms will “fatten”, which in the course of their life activity provide nutrition to the soil and loosen it.

Proponents of natural farming believe that in the spring, seedlings and seeds should be planted without removing the layer of mulch, but only lightly raking the mulch and digging holes for the seedlings.

And we sow the seeds in this way: we rake the mulch, make furrows, lay the seeds in them, lightly sprinkle them with earth, and then return the layer of mulch to its place.

Moisture is well preserved under such a layer of mulch, so seeds and seedlings can be watered less often, and in the early spring it is not worth watering at all, since the mulch retains snow moisture well in the soil.

Also, a favorable microclimate is created under the mulch, which contributes to the rapid germination of seeds and the rooting of seedlings.

Finally, breaking down the mulch provides an excellent top dressing. And all this with minimal cost for fertilizer and irrigation. Moreover, we will save our strength, and this is very important for any summer resident.

Getting ready for winter crops

In the first half of October, we plant winter garlic on pre-prepared beds.

In areas with unstable, often changing weather, it is very difficult to guess the timing of planting, but the plants must have time to take root well, but at the same time not give green shoots, otherwise they may freeze. And later plantings can also suffer from frost, as they do not have time to form a root system.

It is best to plant garlic at a time when the average daily air temperature no longer rises above 10 degrees.

For planting, we use cloves of garlic, bulbs and single teeth. We plant the teeth to a depth equal to three diameters of the clove or bulb.

After a slight freezing of the soil on garlic plantings, it is advisable to mulch them with peat compost or cover them with a small layer of fallen leaves.

From mid-October to early November we start sowing vegetable crops before winter: carrots, parsley, dill, lettuce, spinach, radishes, turnips, turnips, celery, onion seeds for turnips.

It is best to start sowing in the pre-winter season, when the soil temperature drops to 2-3 degrees, and experienced vegetable growers sow already when the soil begins to freeze 2-5 cm deep and only slightly thaws during the day. Of course, we will prepare the beds in advance in September and cover them with covering material so that the grooves are not washed away by rains.

It is very important that the seedlings do not appear in the fall, as in this case they will freeze.

But if the seeds leave unsprouted before winter, then neither winter frosts nor spring cold snaps will have a detrimental effect on sowing. And early in the spring, more friendly and even shoots will appear, and the harvest can be obtained 2-3 weeks earlier than with spring sowing.

Another advantage of winter sowing is that we will have time in the spring to carry out other work and sow other crops at a more favorable time.

It is important to pay attention to the following rules for winter sowing:

We choose high areas with loose fertile soil, which quickly dry out in the spring, warm up, and most importantly, do not flood.

Seeds are sown dry.

The seeding rate should be higher than in spring, since most likely not all seeds may sprout.

We sprinkle the seeds not with earth, but with a mixture of good humus with sand, which must be prepared in advance. On top of the planting, you can still cover with dry leaves.

Digging up useful roots

Let's choose a fine day in early October and start collecting roots medicinal plants, which grow in the garden or near it. This best time for collecting dandelion roots, burdock, couch grass, chicory, angelica officinalis and calamus.

We wash the excavated roots in running water, we get wet with a napkin. Then we cut them into sticks and dry them in a well-ventilated area. We store dry roots in a kitchen cabinet in a tightly closed glass jar no more than three years.

It is also important to do:

We remove and burn vegetable waste

We dig out (in the second decade of October) old, no longer fruitful trees, while trying not to leave roots in the soil. Then you can cut them up and burn them. Next, you need to treat the soil in the places where they grew with a solution of copper sulfate (2 tablespoons per 10 liters of water) and dig it up. In place of dug out old trees, fruit crops are not planted for 3 years, but it is better to sow legumes (peas, beans, lupins). Seedlings can also be grown nearby.

We will feed those plants that did not have time to feed at the end of September, then, if the autumn is dry, we will carry out autumn moisture-charging watering of berry and fruit crops, ornamental perennials.

We weed rhubarb, sorrel, asparagus, batun and other perennial crops, cut off old leaves, loosen and feed. To do this, it is best to mulch them with compost with a layer of 2-3 cm. mineral fertilizer and immediately plant into the soil.

If your garden is located on a slope, then in order to prevent soil washout, we dig deep intermittent furrows across the slope or make earthen rollers.

We prepare pits for planting seedlings in the spring and fill them with fertilizers.

We will prepare the soil in the beds for spring crops - we introduce potassium and phosphorus, manure, ash. It is good to cover the finished beds with a black film to protect the soil and better warm up in the spring.

The beds heavily overgrown with weeds can not be weeded, but simply covered with a dark film and the weeds themselves will die next season.

We drain the water from the vessels, barrels, drain the water from the pipes, fold the hoses and bring everything into the utility room.

We remove all plant debris, dry fallen leaves and tops and lay everything in compost heaps.

We clean ditches, gutters, drainage system from pollution. If necessary, we repair the drainage system, plumbing, paths, buildings.

On a dry sunny day, we will collect all the sticks and supports that we put under tomatoes, beans and other crops. They will still be useful to us in the coming summer season. Before putting them under a canopy, we will treat with a solution of copper sulfate and dry thoroughly.

Regularly, starting from October, we inspect stored cabbage, root crops and potatoes and remove spoiled fruits.

We hang bird feeders in the garden.

We tightly tie the stems of young trees with spruce branches, roofing material, synthetic bags, deepening the lower end of the strapping into the ground. Just do not use straw or reeds for tying, as they are an excellent refuge for overwintering many harmful insects.

Here, perhaps, and all the main work. Work in the country this season is almost completed and now you can relax a bit.

See you soon, dear friends!

At the beginning of October, there are some urgent work in the garden, the implementation of which is a guarantee good growth and development of plants in the coming year. Have time to do everything!

Although it got colder, and outside the window it is either rain or wind, but it is still good autumn garden- motley asters and chrysanthemums, scarlet "chokeberry", fire marigolds and tender oktyabrins replace the sun with personal plot. And when the weather gets a little clearer, throwing on a jacket, the gardener is armed with either a pruner or a shovel - there is still a lot to do in October.

Before snow, it is necessary to prepare the site for wintering.

Planting trees and shrubs

The best time for planting deciduous trees and shrubs with an open root system is the period from the end of September until October 15th. Planting is best done in pits prepared in advance and filled with fertile soil and fertilizers (preferably 2 to 3 weeks in advance), since by the time of planting the soil has time to settle, and the fertilizers mix and dissolve.

Good survival of seedlings will ensure the use of root or heteroauxin when planting. To protect new plantings from freezing (in case of unexpected severe frosts), it is advisable to mulch tree trunks after abundant watering with peat chips or bark.

planting tulips

If the second half of September is the time of planting small-bulbous ones, then October is the time for tulips. According to a pre-developed planting plan, they begin to lay out the bulbs in flower beds, and then plant them. It is better to plant with a scoop or a special planter to a depth of about 10 cm.

Plant pruning

There are a number of plants that do not tolerate spring pruning (for example, maple, birch, actinidia). It is better to cut them in early October, since by this time the sap flow has ended, the plants are preparing for winter, and there will still be time for wound healing before the onset of stable frosts.

After leaf fall, you can cut currants, gooseberries, raspberries. At this time, they begin to rejuvenate the raspberry bushes, removing the fruiting stems.

Autumn digging tree trunks

The best time to complete this work is the beginning of the yellowing of the leaves, that is, before the active growth of the roots in the fall.

The depth of digging under trees is 8 - 10 - 20 cm (up to the level of suction roots, which is determined by the control excavation according to the projection of the crown), and under shrubs - 5 - 8 cm. Digging the soil reduces the number of pests that winter in the soil. Once on the surface, they die from frost.

top dressing

As a rule, digging of tree trunks is combined with fertilization. Most often this is done in September-early October. Fertilizer application rates depend on the type of soil, crop, age and condition of plantings.

Organic fertilizers are applied at the rate of 4-8 kg of humus or compost per 1 sq. area meter. Phosphorus and potash fertilizers are also applied: 30-40 g of superphosphate and 15-20 g of potassium nitrate or potassium salt.

On acidic soils, lime is added for digging 150 - 300 g per square meter. meter or wood ash - 300 - 500 g per sq. meter.

Podzimny watering

In autumn, the root system of trees and shrubs begins to grow intensively, and normal root growth requires good watering. It is carried out, as a rule, in the second decade of October, taking into account, of course, the weather conditions, as well as the proximity of groundwater.

However, when choosing the timing of watering, you need to consider the following. If October is warm, then it is necessary to shift these dates to later, since a large amount of moisture, combined with good, warm weather, can have the opposite effect - the buds will begin to bloom, the secondary growth of young shoots will begin and the winter hardiness of the plant will decrease sharply.

Watering is especially important if there was a dry summer and early autumn. Abundant watering is carried out to a depth of 50 - 60 cm, when the average daily temperature drops +5 - +2 C. It is called winter.

Winter irrigation is of great importance, since a large amount of moisture in the soil does not allow it to freeze quickly, thereby improving the wintering conditions for plants, minimizing the deformation of the root system and providing a sufficient amount of moisture in the spring.

Autumn spraying of plants

• if there were fungal diseases on the trees and bushes, as well as for their prevention, then it is a good idea to sprinkle them with a 6-8% solution of ferrous sulfate;
• spraying branches, trunks and soil under trees and bushes with a 1% solution of copper sulfate will also help against fungal diseases;
• if on fruit trees there was a scab, then they are sprayed after the removal of fruits, but before leaf fall with a 4% solution of urea.

Collection of fallen leaves

Fallen leaves must be removed both from the lawn and from the orchard. Leaves should not be left on the lawn, as the grass begins to deteriorate under the foliage with the onset of autumn rains.

If the foliage is healthy, then it can be composted, and if there are signs of fungal diseases, then it is better to burn such leaves. IN orchard be sure to destroy the carrion, since it is a source of infections on the site.

Lawn care

As a rule, the last mowing of the lawn is carried out on October 15 - 20, depending on the weather, the mowing height should be 1 - 3 centimeters higher than usual. Uncut grass should not be released into the winter, because during the winter the dead parts of the plants will cause the appearance of rot, mold and other fungal diseases.

However, it is not recommended to mow the grass just before frost, so as not to weaken it. After mowing, it is necessary to comb the lawn, thus removing dead felt, which interferes with the vegetation of plants in winter.

October Garden Decor Ideas

A bright pumpkin will be especially noticeable on garden bench under a dead tree.

Large stones and boulders are mysterious in early spring and late autumn. The trimmed grass around will only emphasize their monumentality.

IN garden gazebo: throw a handful of bright beads or pebbles on a flat plate, put a couple of apples nearby - a simple still life will cheer you up on a cloudy day.

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October is one of the best months to visit Mauritius. At this time, the hot season begins there and there is no rain, at least in the northern and western parts of the island. So you can bask on the beaches, swim in the warm Indian Ocean, go diving, surfing and admire the Mauritian nature in its very bloom.

• Air temperature: 26-27°C.
• Water temperature: 22-25°C.
• Visa:
• Cost of living: from 938 rubles per night.
• : from 113,277 rubles.

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The Galapagos is another great island destination for an October getaway. There, as in Mauritius, at this time the weather is warm and dry, but the main thing is that the unique nature of these places is still in all its glory.

The "peak" season for birds and fish lasts until the end of October, but there are noticeably fewer people on the archipelago. Therefore, you can safely snorkel and dive and just explore the islands, almost the entire territory of which is a national park.

• Air temperature: 25-27°C.
• Water temperature: 23°C.
• Visa: .
• Cost of living: from 881 rubles per night.
• The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from 22,671 rubles.

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Although the Canaries are considered a year-round resort, for beach holiday it is better to go there in summer or not too late autumn. October suits perfectly: the ocean is still very warm, which means that you can swim and lie on the sand all day long. It can be black (volcanic), yellow or white depending on the island.

The easiest way to get to the main island of Tenerife: there are direct flights from Moscow.

That is why there will be many compatriots (and tourists in general) there. The second most popular island among vacationers is Gran Canaria. If you're craving a more secluded getaway, head to Lanzarote (and be sure to visit the local volcanic national park with alien landscapes) or relaxed Fuerteventura - an island that windsurfers have chosen thanks to steady winds.

• Air temperature: 20-23°C.
• Water temperature: 18-19°C.
• Visa: not required within 90 days.
• Cost of living: from 514 rubles per night.
• The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from 11,661 rubles. But you can save money on buying tickets if you use Aviasales.

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Hot and crowded Istanbul is empty by mid-autumn, and the temperature in the city drops to a very comfortable level. So at this time you can explore the ancient city and its surroundings without fuss.

If you are a connoisseur contemporary art or are related to design, there is another reason to go to the Turkish capital. This is the Istanbul Design Biennale. It will run from September 22 to November 4.

Of course, only the bravest can swim in the sea. But it is quite possible to drive along the empty coasts, sunbathe and, perhaps, climb into the water on a particularly fine day in October.

• Air temperature: 27-31°C.
• Water temperature: 26-27°C.
• Visa: not required within 90 days.
• Cost of living: from 974 rubles per night.
• The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from 20 355 rubles.

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October is ideal for visiting Israel: the sweltering heat is no longer there, and the water of all three seas washing the country warms up to a very pleasant temperature. You are free to choose any coastal city for your vacation, but Tel Aviv will be one of best options. There you can swim, and plunge into the cultural and nightlife: after all, this is the capital of Israel's entertainment.

In addition, Jerusalem is located about 60 km from Tel Aviv. It, along with other ancient sights, is worth visiting in October, when there is not yet such an influx of pilgrims as in winter.

• Air temperature: 14-20°C.
• Visa: Schengen.
• Cost of living: from 1,836 rubles per night.
• The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from 12,593 rubles.

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October in Paris is rich in events. Firstly, a large-scale gastronomic event takes place in the culinary capital - Taste Week. There are tastings during it. french food, master classes and theme days: festivals of choukrut, spices, cider and fish. The week ends with the chestnut festival, which is celebrated on a grand scale throughout the country.

If you are going to Paris primarily for taste, lay a separate line in your budget for this.

Assume that you can have a snack within 10 euros, but a full lunch or dinner will cost 20 euros and more.

• Air temperature: 17-22°C.
• Visa: Schengen.
• Cost of living: from 1,542 rubles per night.
• The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from 15,793 rubles.

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Another grand culinary feast takes place in Perugia, Italy. The period from October 18 to October 27 is the time of the Eurochocolate chocolate festival, when sweet tooth and chocolatiers from different countries come to the city.

The program is rich: there are shows, and the creation of sculptures from chocolate, and festivities, and, of course, fairs and tastings where you can try chocolate products of all stripes. If you decide to attend a holiday, take looser trousers: they will surely come in handy.

• Air temperature: 10-17°C.
• Water temperature: 13°C.
• Visa: Irish or British.
• Cost of living: from 1,102 rubles per night.
• The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from 7,933 rubles.

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Dublin is another European destination worth visiting in October. In the first half of the month, the annual theater festival takes place in the Irish capital, and towards the end - the Bram Stoker festival, dedicated to the creator of the gothic novel "". Of course, at this time the city is filled with a vampire atmosphere, thematic performances, film screenings and parties are held at different venues - just before Halloween.

From Dublin, you can also go north to Belfast, where an international art festival takes place almost the entire month, or south to Cork, where a traditional jazz festival will take place in the last days of October.

4. Delhi, India

• Air temperature: 30-33°C.
• Visa: Indian, you can get it online.
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The celebrations last almost 10 days, this year they start on October 8th. At this time, the Indians have fun, exchange gifts and perform a number of beautiful rituals.

Do you dream of seeing how the city is filled with colors, light and fireworks? Then go to Delhi. Although the celebrations will take place in all corners of India, so no matter where you are at this time, you will not hide from the beauty.

• Air temperature: 0-10°C.
• Water temperature: 7-11°C.
• Cost of living: from 500 rubles per night.
• The cost of a flight from Moscow and back: from 20,032 rubles.

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In October, Baikal has relatively comfortable weather, but there are practically no people due to the end of the tourist season. At the same time, golden autumn creates real miracles with Baikal nature. If you are a photographer, a romantic, a mushroom picker, or just a person tired of the bustle of the city, then here you will definitely be able to fully.

You can stop very close to the lake, for example, in the village of Listvyanka, or in the busier Irkutsk - and make forays into nature from there. It is better to take care of excursions in advance (after all, the end of the season, programs will be curtailed), but at the beginning of the month, many of them are still available.