In November your plants, both indoor and outdoor, will need your focused attention.
Cool temperatures in the soil may cause your bulbs to take root and start growing. Make sure that you get your tulips and daffodils now too.
You might want to consider cutting back your perennials although there is no real rush as they can be left to spring. An expectation to this rule is the iris. You must cut them back and dispose of the leaves. This will avoid the iris borer from laying its eggs.
Transplant boxwood, roses, etc. Water them once a week as long as weather permits.
Now is a good time to add some more mulch. Spread around plants at the base to protect its roots from a drop in temperature.
Weather permitting you can stop cutting your grass in November. You do want to keep cutting it if it’s continuing to grow but that will likely happened cease them month. Do leave it at 3” for the winter.
You want to make sure you remove your leafs and be sure to rake or vacuum at least one time per week
November is going to be your last time to fertilize. Make sure you use one that is mostly nitrogen. Also, do a weed and feed application to control weeds.
Take a look at the stacks of firewood around your property. Firewood can attract roaches and other critters. Make sure they are stored far enough away so that the pests can’t get inside your home.
No comments:
Post a Comment