10/30/2026
LANDSCAPING TIP OF THE DAY!
Here's a November gardening checklist to help keep your garden thriving through the cooler months: 📝
1. Clean Up Garden Beds
Remove dead plants, weeds, and fallen leaves to prevent pests and diseases from overwintering.
Clear out any remaining debris from annual vegetable and flower beds.
2. Prepare Soil for Winter
Add compost or well-rotted manure to enrich soil and improve structure.
Mulch garden beds with straw, leaves, or wood chips to protect plant roots from freezing temperatures.
3. Plant Bulbs for Spring
Plant bulbs like tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths if you haven't already.
Ensure bulbs are placed at the appropriate depth for your zone to promote healthy spring blooms.
4. Water Trees and Shrubs
Water trees and shrubs deeply, especially evergreens, as they can dry out over winter.
Focus on newly planted trees and shrubs since their roots are still establishing.
5. Protect Sensitive Plants
Bring tender perennials indoors or cover them with frost cloths to keep them safe from unexpected frosts.
Group potted plants together to provide extra warmth, or move them to a sheltered area.
6. Prepare and Store Garden Tools
Clean, sharpen, and oil all garden tools before storing them for winter.
Empty gas from mowers and trimmers, and consider taking them for maintenance.
7. Harvest and Preserve Late Vegetables
Harvest any remaining root vegetables, cabbage, kale, and other cold-tolerant crops.
Store vegetables properly, or freeze and can them to enjoy over winter.
8. Prune Trees and Shrubs
Prune deciduous trees and shrubs to remove dead or diseased branches.
Avoid pruning spring-blooming plants to prevent cutting off buds.
9. Feed the Birds
Set up feeders and provide fresh water sources for birds as natural food becomes scarce.
Consider putting out suet or high-energy birdseed to help them through the colder months.
10. Plan for Next Year’s Garden
Reflect on this season's successes and challenges, and start planning for spring.
Order seeds early, research new plants, and sketch out garden designs to prepare for a successful growing season.
By following these steps, you'll protect your garden from the winter chill and set it up for a flourishing spring. See less