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NOVEMBER GARDEN CHECK LIST
Martha’s outdoor to-do list for November
NOVEMBER OUTDOOR CHECK LIST
- Empty and clean pots and planters. Store in a dry location for next spring.
- Turn off outdoor water faucets and protect them from frost before temperature freezes.
- Drain and store hoses.
- Dig up and store tender spring bulbs such as dahlias and gladiolas and store in cool dark place. Cover with hay, burlap or newspaper.
- Add protective mulch around plants and shrubs once soil has frozen to 1 inch or more.
- Layer compost over cut back perennials.
- Take soil samples of your gardens and lawn and send for testing to plan next spring’s adjustments. (Find Your Local Cooperative Extension)
- Continue to plant deciduous trees and shrubs until the ground freezes.
- Prune damaged or dead branches from trees and shrubs.
- Get ready for the birds.
More in the November Garden
Easy Seasonal Side Dishes
The sweet-salty pairings here make the most of our favorite fall vegetables.
Ask Martha: Caring For Orchids
Did you receive an orchid as a gift? Follow Martha’s useful steps for all you need to grow healthy orchids.
Force Bulbs For Holiday Blooming
Martha’s simple methods for potting bulbs now to force for the holidays.
Calling All Birds
One of the easiest and most beautiful ways to observe and appreciate wildlife is by feeding the wild birds in your yard.