Monty's gardening jobs for October

In this collection of clips from BBC Gardeners’ World, Monty shares his advice on jobs to do now, including harvesting the last of the tomatoes, preparing leaf mould and pruning climbing roses. He also plants tulips in containers for vibrant displays next spring.

More advice from Monty:

• October seed sowing with Monty
• October fruit and veg with Monty
• October wildlife gardening with Monty

Pruning climbing roses

Monty explains how to tell the difference between climbing and rambling roses, and how to prune them. He demonstrates how he prunes his climbing tea rose, Rosa 'Madame Caroline Testout', to encourage good flowering next year.

• What are the differences between climbing and rambling roses?

Removing tomato plants

Monty picks his fully-grown green tomatoes before disposing of the tomato plants, in this BBC Gardeners' World clip. He plans to ripen the tomatoes indoors or add them to chutneys, and use the greenhouse space for other crops such as rocket and mustard.

Making leaf mould

Leaf mould is a precious resource in the garden. It is superb as a mulch and makes a great addition to potting compost. In this clip, Monty explains how to make leaf mould and how he uses it in the garden.

• How to make a leaf mould bin

Planting tulips in pots

Monty plants tulips in containers to create vibrant displays for next spring. He explains when to plant them, what he puts in his potting mix, and what to look for in a good tulip bulb.

• Six tips for planting tulips