Gardening in November: advice and work to be done
Even if the weather is colder, head to the garden to maintain it take care of it, and prepare it for the winter, but also next spring. What work to do? To your shovels and secateurs , Editus.lu tells you everything!
During the month, unless it's already freezing, plant the evergreen trees and shrubs, as well as the rose bushes and bamboos. Plant also the flower bulbs that will bloom in spring : tulips, crocuses and daffodils, or hyacinths.
Do the same with the thoughts and violets, which will beautify your flowerbeds and planters as soon as the temperatures warm up.
If the thermometer is not yet zero, this is also the right time to prune your shrubs and prune your trees and confers . If the latter are large, the operation may not be obvious. In this case, call a professional who can help you.
Your terrace hosts cacti, orchids, exotic plants? Return them now to your house so that they do not suffer from the cold.
It was time to harvest the last vegetables present, except those with roots. For these, you can still wait until the end of the month.
You end up with a surplus of potatoes on your arms? Do not panic, they can be stored in a well ventilated room. However, it must not be too cold.
Garlic and shallots are to be planted, just like spinach and leeks, to be sown . Winter lettuce is transplanted before mid-November.
It is also a good time to plow the land, so that the free surface of your vegetable garden can breathe all winter long.
The cold sets in and yet it's time to think about the fruits you will eat in the summer! So, prune your raspberries and currant bushes . It's also the perfect time to plant in your garden.
On the harvest side, pick the apples and pears , and collect the chestnuts .
As for the fruits fallen to the ground, burn them: those who are rotten can indeed carry parasites and cryptogamic diseases.
A last mowing is essential! Do this after you have collected all the leaves that litter your lawn. Be careful not to cut your grass too short . On your way, you can think of drawing beautiful borders, using a spade.
Your lawn mowed, here is the time to store your lawn mower for a few months. To find it in perfect condition in the spring, clean it thoroughly.
Also take the time to clean your unused planters and planters during the cold season. Then store them in your garden shed, cellar or attic.
Also store your garden hoses.
In order for them to benefit from the daytime brightness, place your plants near your windows . When it's not too cold, think about opening the windows, so that they can take a breath of fresh air.
Also be sure to regularly clean the leaves of your green plants with a sponge slightly moistened with warm water.
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Published November 1, 2018.