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One practical job a day, written for this time of year, with the news behind it. Every tip we have published is here.
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November 2026
9 November
Clean Pruners with Alcohol to Prevent Disease
8 November
Exclude Seed Heads from Home Compost
7 November
Photograph Borders to Remember Dormant Plants
6 November
Prepare Tender Succulents for Moving Indoors
5 November
Leave a Ring of Free Space Around Plant Stems When Mulching
4 November
Set Up Shade Cloth for Tropical Vegetables
3 November
Check Greenhouse Corners for Overwintering Pests
2 November
Propagate Phlox or Poppies Using Root Cuttings
1 November
Prune Autumn-Fruiting Raspberry Canes to the Ground
October 2026
31 October
Skip High-Nitrogen Fertilizer Now
30 October
Water Plants Early in the Day
29 October
Secure Your Compost Bin Cover Before Rain Hits
28 October
Clear Fallen Leaves Off Your Lawn
27 October
Plant a Winter-Hardy Doorstep Container
26 October
Sow Broad Beans Now for an Early Spring Crop
25 October
Aerate Compacted Soil in Autumn Borders
24 October
Wrap Tender Plants in Fleece for Winter
23 October
Keep Mulch Away from Tree Trunks
22 October
Order Bare-Root Fruit Trees and Roses
21 October
Dust Houseplant Leaves for Autumn Sunlight
20 October
Clean Bird Boxes for Autumn Shelter
19 October
Inspect and Clean Your Hose Before Storing
18 October
Harvest Squashes Before Frosts Arrive
17 October
Keep Perennial Weed Roots Out of Compost
16 October
Remove Leaves with Powdery Mildew from Cabbage
15 October
Wrap Grease Bands Around Apple Tree Trunks
14 October
Take Hardwood Cuttings from Blackcurrant Bushes
13 October
Prune Tall Shrub Roses Before Winter
12 October
Use Tomato Feed for Final Green Fruit
11 October
Check Soil Moisture Under Eaves
10 October
Why Big Branches Stall Your Compost Pile
9 October
Keep Your Grass Tall for the Final Mow
8 October
Raise Terracotta Pots onto Feet
7 October
Sow Sweet Peas Now for Early Spring Blooms
6 October
Dig Manure into Clay Before Winter
5 October
Check Greenhouse Heaters and Cold Frames
4 October
Mulch Tender Perennials Before Frost
3 October
Map Your Vegetable Beds on Paper
2 October
Stop Watering Houseplants on a Fixed Schedule
1 October
Create a Quiet Shelter for Hibernating Wildlife
September 2026
30 September
File Your Spade Edge for Easier Autumn Planting
29 September
Wipe Houseplant Leaves for Autumn Light
28 September
Leave Seed Heads for Garden Birds
27 September
Clean Lawnmower Blades Before Autumn Storage
26 September
Dig Organic Matter into Clay Soil
25 September
Prep Woody Autumn Stems for the Compost Bin
24 September
Clear Leaves Off Your Lawn
23 September
Divide Spring Perennials for Free Plants
22 September
Trim Dead Lavender Flower Spikes
21 September
Stop Taproot Weeds Storing Winter Energy
20 September
Why Feed Autumn Containers with Seaweed
19 September
Rake Fallen Rose Leaves to Stop Black Spot
18 September
Check Under Pots for Hidden Slugs
17 September
Keep Shade Cloth Ready for Autumn Heat
16 September
Water Established Shrubs Less Often
15 September
How to Test if Apples Are Ready to Pick
14 September
Prepare Your Frost Protection Gear
13 September
Mulch Shrub Borders for Autumn
12 September
Plan Your Spring Bulb Layout
11 September
Refresh Summer Pots with Autumn Pansies
10 September
Sow Winter Green Manure to Protect Bare Soil
9 September
Check Outdoor Houseplants for Pests
8 September
Provide Fresh Water for Autumn Birds
7 September
Clean and Oil Your Garden Shears
6 September
Check Your Soil pH This Autumn
5 September
Set Up an Autumn Leaf Corral
4 September
Fill Lawn Bald Spots with Autumn Seed
3 September
Understanding Semi-Ripe Herb Cuttings
2 September
Clearing Old Raspberry Canes
1 September
Shave Autumn Weeds at the Surface
August 2026
31 August
Stop Fertilizing Woody Shrubs
30 August
Prune Mildew on Squash Leaves
29 August
Spotting Mite Webs on Dry Foliage
28 August
Move Potted Plants to Shade
27 August
Getting Water to the Roots
26 August
When to Pick Late-Summer Tomatoes
25 August
Rooting Herb Cuttings in Water
24 August
The Truth About Homemade Pest Sprays
23 August
Clean up spotted leaves
22 August
Check Weeds for Seed Heads
21 August
Sow Seeds Deeper in Late Summer
20 August
Snip Tired Container Blooms for Fresh Flowers
19 August
Trimming Lavender After Summer Blooms Fade
18 August
Test if brown lawn grass is dead or dormant
17 August