November in the garden is all about winter-proofing and spring planning. Before the hardest frosts hit, prioritise applying a generous layer of mulch to insulate vulnerable perennial and shrub roots. This is also your ideal opportunity to plant tulips for a guaranteed spring display. Use fallen leaves to create leaf mold, move potted plants into sheltered spots, and bring tender plants under cover.
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The perfect time to plant bare-root roses!
As the vibrant colours of autumn begin to fade, many gardeners might be winding down for the winter. But for ...
November: The perfect time for evergreen structure!
As autumn colors fade and trees lose their leaves, gardens can start to look bare. That’s why November is a ...
Embrace winter colour with heathers in pots!
When the garden is looking a bit sparse and you're longing for some evergreen structure and a splash of winter ...
Brighten up your winter with cheerful pansies!
When winter arrives and most of the garden goes quiet, containers can start to look empty. But you don’t have ...
Helping hedgehogs through the winter
With November bringing colder weather and shorter days, many garden animals start looking for safe places to spend the winter ...
Continue collecting leaves to make leaf mould
Autumn gives gardeners a valuable resource: fallen leaves. Instead of raking them onto the compost pile or bagging them for ...
Lift dahlias after the first frost
When November comes and the first hard frost hits, your dahlias stop blooming. The blackened leaves mean their summer display ...
November is the perfect time to hang bird feeders
November marks a critical transition point for wild birds, making it the ideal time to set up or replenish your ...
Provide fresh water for wildlife
As gardeners, we often focus on plants and soil, but nurturing the wildlife that visits our outdoor spaces is equally ...
Winter-proofing your garden with chip bark mulch
When November arrives, it’s time to put down a layer of chip bark mulch. This simple, natural step helps your ...
Leave the seed heads for wildlife
Leaving the skeletal remains of summer’s bounty in your winter garden might seem unconventional, but this practice, especially with plants ...
Remove fallen autumn leaves from ponds
November's crisp air and vibrant autumn colours are undeniably beautiful, but for pond owners, this month often brings a particular ...
Getting your tulips planted in the ground
November has rolled around, and for me, that means one thing: it's tulip-planting time! Honestly, this is the most important ...
Raise those pots
November is the month when we really need to look after our winter container displays—especially those beautiful pots filled with ...
Time to plant trees!
November might seem like a cold, damp month to be working outdoors, but for keen UK gardeners, it’s one of ...
Bringing tender plants under cover in November
As November gets colder, gardeners with tender plants such as bananas, citrus, cannas, or geraniums must take action. These plants ...
