People have been urged to complete three ‘essential’ jobs before the end of the year to ensure their gardens bloom in 2026.
Responding to the Reddit thread, ‘What three things do I need to do in October, November and December?’, an expert stepped up to share the must-do jobs.
The gardener urged people to turn their attention to planting bulbs before the end of October, saying: “Tulips especially need a longer cold period or else they come up stunted in the spring.”
Adding to this, they said November is a key month to finish off your weeding to make life easier on yourself in the spring.
They added: “November do your final weeding so you have fresh and tidy garden when your bulbs begin to put on their show. Also in November you should be planting your over-winter crops like garlic.
“Take note of pots what will crack and what tender perennials that will die in the frost, find a protected place for those.
“Leave the dead branches and things so bugs and small animals have over winter shelter.”
Finally, they say if you make sure to do all of this prep work then you can enjoy a stress-free December, as there’s “nothing left to do but look forward to spring.”
When it comes to mowing your lawn, the official advice from gardening experts at Hayter says that households in the UK should stop cutting their grass in either late October or early November.
By this estimation, the best time to give your garden a final trim would be the week of Halloween.
The experts explained: “Referencing the start of mowing season in spring, mowing should stop when temperatures are consistently at six degrees or lower.
“If we are having a warmer late autumn and early winter than expected, you may find mowing can continue into early to mid-November.”
However, they did advise: “If it’s too cold to mow, it’s important to still perform regular garden maintenance tasks to keep your lawn healthy for next spring.
“Late autumn and early winter are the ideal times for maintenance – you should carry out a regular clean-up of garden borders and leaves as and when needed.”