Garden Calendar
November
- After mums have stopped blooming, cut stems back close to the ground and dispose of stems and all
dropped and dried leaves and branches. - Clean up rose beds. Be sure all diseased leaves are raked up and disposed.
- Pick bagworms from evergreen trees and shrubs. This will eliminate the spring hatch from over-
wintered eggs. - If you've purchased gourds this year as decorations, plan to grow them yourself next year. They make
great garden projects for kids. - African violets do well when potted in rather small pots. A good rule of thumb is to use a pot one third
the diameter of the plant. Encourage them to bloom by giving them plenty of light. They can be in a
south window during dark winter months. - Clean tools and remove any rust.
- Bring out bird feeders and stock them with bird seed for the birds. Remember to provide fresh water
for them, too. - Water all landscape plants well and mulch before the winter cold sets in.
- Spray evergreens, azaleas, rhododendron, boxwood, and rose canes with Wilt Pruf for protection
against wind and cold weather. Make sure the temperature is above 40 degrees when you apply. - Mulch garden beds in preparation for winter. Mulching helps conserve moisture as well as maintain
more even soil temperatures. In areas where the ground experiences frequent freezing and thawing,
this is particularly important. - Remember that gardening is not just confined to outside. Start an herb garden on a sunny windowsill.
Bring color and texture to your living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom with blooming and foliage
house plants. - Trees, shrubs, perennials, ground cover, and bulbs can still be planted as long as the ground is not
frozen. - Drain the fuel tank of the lawn mower or tiller before putting the machine away for the winter.
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