Getting started in the garden now? Here are 13 chores to do this November week.
This weekend we're enjoying exceptionally beautiful autumn weather, with quite warm temperatures. And what could be better than getting started in the garden in the sunshine? Get inspired by these 13 practical gardening projects.
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Wondering which plants and flowers you cansow right now? Which vegetable garden chores you absolutely can't put off any longer? And when's the right time to prune that particular tree or shrub? The Gardeners' World editors are happy to help with practical gardening tips. Below you'll find the best gardening tasks for week #46 in November.
You might not immediately think of it, but mulching isn't just good for your plants, it's also good for garden animals. By collecting leaves each autumn to mulch your borders next year, you mimic the natural cycle found on the forest floor. Leaf mold increases worm activity in the soil and also provides hiding places for soil creatures like millipedes and beetles. This layer also serves as a (literal) walking buffet for garden birds .
Tip! Did you know you can easily make your own leaf mold? This is a real budget tip, allowing you to create the best compost available, practically for free. Want more tips like this? With our publication " 185 Budget Ideas for Your Ideal Garden, " you can create a fantastic garden with minimal resources.
- Create a complete garden design on a small budget
- Save money on sowing, planting and cuttings and grow your own vegetables
- Creative DIY projects and reuse tips
Plant tulip bulbs in pots and borders, making sure they're deep enough, three times the height of the bulb. Check that the soil is moist, but not soaking wet. This can cause your tulips to rot.
Don't prune lavender now. If you prune it now, you run the risk of cold and frost killing the shrub this winter. The top growth now on the shrubs protects the plant from this.
Houseplants can experience quite dry air from central heating. Therefore, increase the humidity by placing them on a saucer filled with pebbles and water. Also, make sure you water your houseplants correctly .
You can harvest Jerusalem artichokes as soon as the flowers fade. However, once they're out of the ground, the tubers don't store well, so harvest only what you're using until the end of February. Any tubers you leave on the plant will sprout again in spring.
Install a timer or motion sensor for your garden lighting when you really need it. Birds will sleep more restlessly because of this, and migratory birds that fly at night become disoriented by the excessive light. Bats and moths can also be bothered by excessive light.
Tip!
Water pots of spring bulbs in the greenhouse regularly so that they never dry out completely.
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