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Portland Planting Calendar

Select any month to see what to plant, what to prune, and what landscaping tasks to tackle in Portland, Oregon.

Portland Planting Calendar

Select a month to see what to plant, what tasks to tackle, and what to avoid in your Portland, Oregon landscape.

October in Portland

What to Plant

  • •Spring bulbs (tulips, daffodils)
  • •Garlic
  • •Trees and shrubs
  • •Cover crops
  • •Winter pansies

Tasks for October

  • •Continue planting trees, shrubs, and bulbs
  • •Clean up fallen leaves (compost or mulch them)
  • •Winterize irrigation systems (blow out before first freeze)
  • •Apply fall fertilizer to lawns
  • •Cut back spent perennials (or leave seed heads for birds)

What to Avoid

  • •Don't forget to winterize irrigation — first freeze can come in October

Based on Portland, Oregon (USDA Zone 8b) growing conditions. Always check local weather forecasts before planting.

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