GARDEN CARE CALENDAR
Watering, feeding, pruning—made simple.
Watering, feeding, pruning—made simple.
GARDEN CARE CALENDAR
October
This month · US growing guide · adjust 4–6 weeks ahead for Zones 9–11, 2–4 weeks behind for Zones 3–4
Tuck the Garden In
First hard frosts arrive. Protect tender plants, dig and store summer bulbs, plant garlic, and begin the fall cleanup.
Plant garlic
Separate heads into cloves and plant 2 inches deep, 6 inches apart. Mulch with 4 inches of straw after ground cools.
Dig and store tender bulbs (dahlias, cannas, caladiums)
After the first frost blackens foliage, cut back and dig. Cure, then store in dry peat moss at 45–55°F.
Cut back perennials (selectively)
Leave coneflowers, black-eyed Susans, and ornamental grasses standing — vital winter habitat for birds and insects.
Rake and compost fallen leaves
Shredded leaves make excellent mulch or compost carbon. Mow them into the lawn to feed grass.
Insulate outdoor faucets and irrigation lines
Drain drip lines and wrap exposed pipes with foam insulation before the first hard freeze.
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Plant Encyclopedia
102 species — care guides, fun facts, and pet safety info.
Monstera Deliciosa
Monstera deliciosa
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Ficus lyrata
Snake Plant
Dracaena trifasciata
Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum wallisii
Rubber Plant
Ficus elastica
Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum
Philodendron Brasil
Philodendron hederaceum
Chinese Evergreen
Aglaonema commutatum
Calathea Orbifolia
Calathea orbifolia
💡 Prefers filtered or rain water. Loves humidity — use a pebble tray or mister.
Prayer Plant
Maranta leuconeura
Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia nicolai
Swiss Cheese Plant
Monstera adansonii
Dracaena Marginata
Dracaena marginata
Parlor Palm
Chamaedorea elegans
Areca Palm
Dypsis lutescens
Ponytail Palm
Beaucarnea recurvata
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