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 rewarding. One of the simplest yet most impactful things you can do to support local bird populations is to leave…
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 garden shift from growing to surviving the winter and keeping the soil healthy. Mulch protects your borders and beds from…
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 like sunflowers, supports local wildlife and adds structure to the cold landscape. While the instinct to tidy garden beds in…
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 chore: clearing fallen leaves. While a scattering of leaves might seem harmless, their accumulation in your pond can lead to…
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 and enjoyable gardening task of the entire month. While the optimal window for planting these beautiful bulbs stretches from now…
Raise those pots
November is the month when we really need to look after our winter container displays—especially those beautiful pots filled with cyclamen, pansies, and little evergreens. If your plant pots are sitting flat on the patio or decking, you’re setting them…
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 the best times of year to plant new trees. While the leaves have fallen and the plant looks dormant above…
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 come from warmer regions and can’t handle a winter frost. If you leave them outside when the cold arrives, they…
What to do in November
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…
Mulch bare soil and around plants with chip bark
Mulching is one of the most beneficial practices you can adopt for your garden, and using chip bark as your mulch material offers a fantastic array of advantages. This simple act of spreading a protective layer over the soil can…