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Gardening in November
As autumn comes to an end, the last of the leaves are falling from the trees and the days are becoming wetter and noticeably colder. It’s a quieter time of year in the garden, and a great opportunity to reflect on what has and has not worked well in the garden, and to start planning for the next year.
It’s also a great time to take a look at your indoor plants and make sure they’re ready for the winter.
Things to do this month
Install permanent edging around lawns to make it easier to cut to a neat edge.
Check guttering is properly attached to all structures in the garden. A badly functioning gutter can overflow particular areas of the garden, causing water logging, damaging plants.
However, rainwater collected properly and used purposefully in the garden is great for the environment and for most plants, which generally prefer untreated water.
Spread compost from the heap on beds. This will protect soil and plants from difficult weather and make the earth easier to work with in the spring.
Remove dead leaves from flower beds and lawns and add to the compost heap or a leaf mould bin.
Make a wish list of new equipment you need for the garden. Perhaps it’s time for a new fork or pair of secateurs?
Create a bog garden. Attract frogs, newts, toads and beneficial insects to your garden. Moisture-loving plants can be placed around the edge to provide shelter.
Start planning for next year. Order seeds and new fruit trees, and start sketching out your plans for the garden.