November

General

The days are getting shorter enjoy the seed and plant catalogues and make your plans for next year.

Tidy, clean and protect patio furniture.

Clean, sharpen and repair garden equipment before storing for winter.

Keep the garden free of plant debris.

Keep the gutters free of fallen leaves.

Insulate plant pots and plants vulnerable to the frost with bubble wrap or straw.

Planting and Pruning

Prune newly planted hawthorn, native hedging and privet hedges to 15cm.

Prune the side shoots of beech and hornbeam back by a third.

Lawn

Mow the lawn if the weather is still mild and the ground is not sodden or frozen.

Keep the lawn free of leaves.