It’s November 2022 and another beautiful gardening season is coming to a close, but not just yet! There is lots you can do in November to improve your garden for next year. Check out our handy list of November to-do’s to keep you growing and outside before snowfall in this week’s blog November Gardening Tips!
Lawn & Pond
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If you run your pond pump during the winter, raise it on to a ledge in the pond to recirculate only the top layer of water. |
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Remove pond netting and clean the bottom of the pond after the leaves have fallen. |
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Clean the skimmer basket. Check less often after all the leaves have fallen. |
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Trim waterlilies two inches above the crown and move to a deeper part of the pond. |
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Add cold-water beneficial bacteria. |
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If keeping your pond running during the winter, add pond de-icer. |
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Last chance to apply fertilizer to your lawn! |
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Maintain a clean lawn by removing leaves, toys and tool to keep it healthy. |
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As long as the grass is growing, keep mowing! |
Plants
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Keep watering plants as needed until frost. |
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Continue weeding as much as possible. |
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Divide overgrown perennials and replant. No room? They make a good Christmas present in a pot for a gardening friend (make sure to tag them). |
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Start paper whites and other indoor forcing bulbs for Christmas color. They need approximately seven weeks to bloom. |
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Plant evergreens, perennials, containerized fruit & shade trees. |
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Prune back Rose of Sharon and P.G. hydrangeas. Tidy up perennials. |
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The best selection of fall bulbs is available now. Wildwood Outdoor Living has the largest selection around, online and in-store! Be sure to plan out your garden ahead of your visit to make sure you have the right growing conditions for your bulb choices. |
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Add organic compost to beds and borders. |
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Cover your compost piles to retain nutrients. |
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Start seeds indoors according to your region! |
Miscellaneous
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Tie up cypress and globe cedar trees so heavy snows will not destroy their shape. |
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Construct a comport bin and create your own organic rich soil with garden refuse and leaves. Use Rot-it to quicken the process. |
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All your bulbs should be dusted with sulfur or bulb dust prior to storing them away. |
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Before storing all your tools, use rubbing alcohol to disinfect and clean them. This will prevent rust and disease. |
Looking for more to do this November? Check out the latest episode of Get Up and Grow with our President, Gord Nickel to learn a few helpful tips for planting fall bulbs below!
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