The final ten days of October are an important time for gardeners and vegetable growers.
It is too early to rest. First, many plants need to be prepared for frost.
In addition, the period is ideal for planting some crops before winter.
When making a schedule of gardening work for the week ahead, it is worth following the recommendations of the lunar calendar.
October 21
On Monday, it is advisable to remove excess shoots from raspberries and blackberries.
In addition, it is necessary to protect young garden plants from snow.
In the garden, it makes sense to plant onions, garlic, potatoes and carrots.
And the plants in the flower garden must be protected from diseases and pests using special means.
October 22
On the second day of the week, the same recommendations will be relevant as on the first.
October 23
This Wednesday is the perfect time to get garden crops ready for winter: all young plants should be covered. Planting cherries and currants is also allowed.
It is advisable to plant root crops and grains in the garden. In addition, it is necessary to apply fertilizers and rid the area of weeds.
In the flower garden, it is worth digging up the soil and using pest control products.
October 24
In the garden, you need to work on the soil. But there is no need to plant or water anything yet.
As for gardening, this day should be devoted to collecting the remains of the harvest and digging up the vacated beds. Planting garden crops and applying fertilizers are undesirable actions for today.
In the flower garden, you need to cover the plants for the winter.
October 25
Before the weekend, it is worth using pest control products in the garden. Fertilizing is also allowed. You can also do some pruning of trees and shrubs.
The following gardening work also needs to be done: soil cultivation, fertilization, and pest control. It is advisable to postpone planting and transplanting plants.
October 26
This Saturday is ideal for planting pears and grapes. In addition, the garden needs to be watered and the soil loosened.
In the vegetable garden it makes sense to sow carrots and plant cucumbers. Soil loosening is welcome today in this part of the suburban area as well.
It is worth sowing asters in the flowerbed. You can also sow calendula.
October 27
On the last day of the week, you need to start fighting rodents in the garden. In addition, it is worth loosening the soil cover.
This Sunday will also be an ideal time for planting tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers for the winter.
In the flower garden, it is advisable to engage in the fight against weeds.
