Autumn is heretime to prepare your garden for winter while still enjoying the seasons beauty. To-Do List Rake up fallen leaves great for compost or mulch. Collect empty pots and bring them inside. Clean bird boxes, feeders, and birdbathsready for winter. Harvest squash & pumpkins for storage. Plant garlic for next summers harvest. Plant spring bulbs like crocus, daffodils & tulips. Enjoy and plant chrysanthemums, dahlias & nerines. Take time to sit outside with a warm drink & enjoy the autumn colors. Takeaway: October is about harvesting, planting for next year, and caring for wildlifeall while savoring autumns beauty.