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Step by Step Gardening with David Domoney at Bridgemere Show Gardens - EPISODE 4

Welcome to episode 4 of Step by Step Gardening at Bridgemere Show Gardens with award-winning TV gardener David Domoney & Blue Diamond Garden Centres - your expert guide to growing success at home. From autumn bulb planting, lawn care and tree inspiration, this episode is your one-stop update for UK gardens in October. Expect practical demos, clear plant lists and simple tips you can use this weekend. Bulb Masterclass: How to plant for a spring display David shows how to plant and layer bulbs for continuous colour from late winter to late spring, covering planting depth, spacing, drainage and aftercare. He demonstrates “lasagne” containers and explains which bulbs naturalise well versus those best treated as annual showpieces. 🌿Plants mentioned: Tulipa (tulips), Narcissus (daffodils), Crocus, Galanthus (snowdrops), Allium, Hyacinthus (hyacinths), Muscari (grape hyacinths). Gardening jobs of the month These are key October tasks to set your garden up for winter and early spring. Plant spring bedding for early colour, refresh containers for winter interest, establish winter veg while soils stay warm and set out alliums for reliable harvests. Includes a quick onion progress update with Bridgemere’s Head Gardener, Bernard. 🌿Plants mentioned: Spring bedding—Erysimum (wallflower), Myosotis (forget-me-not), Bellis, primrose, polyanthus, pansies, violas, cyclamen. Winter veg—kale, chard, spinach, spring cabbage, winter lettuce, mizuna, mustard. Alliums—garlic, shallots, autumn onion sets. Tree of the Month: Malus (crab apple) Why crab apples earn their space, from pollinator-friendly blossom, autumn foliage, persistent fruits for wildlife, tostrong winter structure. Tips on siting, soil, crown shape and using Malus as a polliniser for dessert apples. 🌿Plants mentioned (varieties): Malus ‘Golden Hornet’, Malus ‘Butterball’, Malus ‘Sun Rival’, Malus toringo ‘Aros’. Garden Highlight: The Japanese Garden A calm, sensory walk through a balanced scheme of stone, water and seasonal planting. David highlights texture, movement, scent and structure to keep the space tranquil through autumn and winter. 🌿Plants mentioned: Cryptomeria (Japanese cedar), Acer palmatum (Japanese maple), bamboo, Trachelospermum jasminoides (star jasmine). Autumn lawn care – step by step Practical routines to keep turf healthy—mow at around 3–4 cm, rake leaves and thatch, spike or hollow-tine compacted areas, brush in top dressing, repair patches, and apply an autumn feed higher in potash and phosphorus to strengthen roots for winter. Whether you're a budding gardener or green-fingered expert, this step by step series is packed with tips, plant facts and pro know-how to help you grow your garden with confidence. 📍 Location: Bridgemere Show Gardens – one of the UK’s most inspiring gardening destinations. Discover more https://www.bridgemereshowgardens.co.uk/ 👉 Don’t forget to Like, Comment and subscribe for monthly Step-by-Step episodes, more expert advice and UK gardening jobs 🔔 Hit the bell icon to get notified when new videos go live 📢 Share your questions or garden tips in the comments — we love hearing from fellow plant lovers! 💎Sign up for the newsletter for bonus tips and resources https://mybluediamond.atreemo.uk/Acco... Instagram:   / bluediamond.homeandgarden   Facebook:   / bluediamondgardencentres   YouTube: ‪   / @bluediamondgardencentres   Find your nearest store: Blue Diamond Website: https://www.bluediamond.gg/centre-loc... #gardeningtips #plantcare #horticulture #gardeningideas #gardentour #stepbystep #howtogarden #gardeningforbeginners #gardencentre #easygardening #gardenideas #greenthumb #daviddomoney #stepbystepgardening #autumngarden #bulbs #bulbseason #malustree #japanesegardens #lawncare #ukgardening #seasonalgardening #appletrees #springbulbs #trees #gardeningtips #gardeninghacks #autumngarden #gardenadvice Tags David Domoney, Step by Step Gardening, autumn gardening, bulb planting, how to plant bulbs, spring bulbs, gardening jobs for autumn, Malus tree, crab apple tree, tree of the month, Japanese garden, Bridgemere Show Gardens, autumn lawn care, how to care for lawn in autumn, lawn maintenance, UK gardening tips, seasonal gardening, garden inspiration, gardening for beginners, horticulture UK, garden masterclass, Autumn garden tasks, UK gardening tips, Bridgemere Show Gardens, UK gardening advice, garden inspiration, RHS partner garden Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Bulb Masterclass: How to plant for a Spring display 24:54 Gardening jobs for the month 25:41 Tree of the month 31:17 Garden highlight: The Japanese Garden 37:44 Autumn lawn care - Step by step 53:45 Credits