To Do In The Garden – November
It’s getting colder now and I know you probably feel like staying inside in front of the fireplace. That’s exactly how I feel, but there are still things to do in the garden, so let’s go, put on a warm jacket, some gloves, go outside, get some fresh air and get some work done in the garden.
I live in Quebec Canada and even if Canadians are used to the cold and snow, it’s always hard to leave the warmth of the summer for the cold of fall and winter. At least when the snow starts to fall, we will all be able to enjoy fun outside activities with the kids.
Here are a few picture of my November garden.
What to do in the garden in November
Trees, shrubs, roses
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Install winter protection (cones for rose bushes, burlap, netting, snow fence for cedars and shrubs).
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Add compost or dead leaves to the bottom of fragile trees & shrubs.
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Install a protective cylinder around fruit trees and young trees.
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Protect fruit trees against rodents by installing protectors at the bottom of trees.
Vegetable Garden
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Spread mulch around perennials herbs and vegetable plants.
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Verify stored fruits and vegetable and discard the rotten ones.
Flower beds and containers
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Empty flower pots and containers, wash, dry and store them.
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If not done already, cut down perennials if desired (I don’t cut mine in the fall, I do that in the winter but it’s up to you).
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Install winter protection on plants and bushes as required.
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Cover the ground around fragile perennials with mulch or dead leaves.
Other things you can do
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Clean and sharpen gardening tools and apply linseed oil to prevent rusting.
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Clean supports and trellis.
Now your are mostly done working in the garden. In the next few months my list will be a lot shorter but remember, there is always something to do in the garden.
Have a great month of November!
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This is just the Plan Of Action we need for our backyard for the next few weekends. I have always wanted to visit Quebec. It is on my Wanderlust list for next year.
We are also busy for the next few weeks and once this is done, I’m ready for Christmas lights!
From what I can see of your garden it looks nice! I do nottttt have a green thumb 🙁
I’m sure you could do it, just start small and you’ll see what works with you.
Lovely photos! I’m a huge gardener myself, and luckily we get to garden year round in Florida!
Lucky you! But I have to say I’m kind of happy to have a little break for the winter.
Beautiful flowers! I can’t wait until I have my own garden to tend to!
I so rewarding and beautiful!
Yes I guess it’s bit hard but maybe on you outside patio or terrasse?
Lots of great tips for when I have my own garden someday! 🙂
Thanks
Your garden looks beautiful! I really would like to start a garden as well, but mine will probably require much different stuff given that I’m in Florida 🙂
You would have to change some stuff for sure!
Glad to see I was on the right track, but did grab a couple extra tips as well!
Thanks, glad I was able to help!
Beautiful garden!! I wish I had a green thumb.
Thanks, start small you’ll see it’s not that hard.
Oh I enjoy the pictures but this is helpful for me. Thanks
Thanks, I’m glad it was helpful.
I love your garden. Are those snap dragons?
Thanks, no there not snap dragons. There the only flowers in my garden that I have no idea what their called LOL