Garden

Garden Chores to Tackle in November

Once we turn back the clocks and the evenings start drawing in, we may feel like hibernating in the warmth of our cosy homes and we might think that there is nothing much to do in the garden until the snowdrops and daffodils start to bloom in early Spring. However, there is still plenty to be done if you fancy getting out into the fresh air and “blowing the cobwebs away” on a bright clear November day.

  • If the weather is dry, you might get a chance to mow the lawn for the last time this year.
  • Plant new deciduous shrubs and hedges. If your garden is particularly cold and exposed, then you will need to protect tender plants. You can still take hardwood cuttings this month.
  • You can also take cuttings of roses. Remember to prune the climbing roses.
  • Continue planting out perennials and dividing those which are already established in the garden.
  • Check stored dahlia tubers for any signs of rotting.
  • Rake up piles of dead leaves from the lawn and from your flower beds.
  • Finish planting tulip bulbs.
  • Make sure ponds are clear of fallen dead leaves as this will cause a build up of silt in the bottom. Remove dead leaves from water lilies.
  • Cover and protect late-sown parsley with cloches or polythene tunnels.