Monty Don shares what to do with tomato plants in October as weather cools

While the garden draws to an end in September, October is the month to start “planning and preparing” for next spring and summer.

One of Monty’s recommendations for October was to invest in horticultural fleece and cloches.

The reason for this is because they are “only useful if you have and employ them before you need them”.

Although the weather is usually more mild in October, Monty said there is “no guarantee” there won’t be frost this month.