October Bulb Planting and Bold Foliage

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Learn all about how to plant up spring bulbs for a beautiful display next year, and some wonderful plants with bold foliage to add some fresh colour to your outdoor space.

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Plants for October Gardens

Add some seasonal colour to your garden with these striking plants.

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Best plants for bold foliage

Find out some wonderful plants which let foliage take centre stage.

Plant a Spring Bulb “Lasagne” Pot

(3 easy steps)

October is perfect for layered bulb pots that flower for months. Use a frost-proof container with drainage and peat-free compost mixed with grit.

1. Base & Tulips – Line the pot with crocks or small stones, and fill halfway with compost. Set tulip bulbs point up, spaced evenly. Cover with 5-7 cm of peat-free compost.
2. Middle Layer – Add narcissus (daffodil) bulbs above the tulips, offsetting so they don’t sit directly over them. Cover with another 5-7 cm of peat-free compost.
3. Top & Finish – Add crocus or muscari, then top up to 2 cm from the pot’s rim. Water once, label, and keep outside with the compost just moist, protecting from severe frost.

Top Tip: The largest bulbs generally go at the bottom, mid-sized in the middle, and smallest at the top.

Want to see me make a spring bulb lasagne container? Watch the video here→

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