November Garden Tips

After chrysanthemums have stopped blooming, cut stems back close to the ground and dispose of stems and all dropped and dried leaves and branches. Mulching good will improve your chances of them returning next spring.

You still have a little time to plant your tulip bulbs!!

If you haven't already applied a fall or winter type of lawn fertilizer, now is the time to do it. This encourages good root development and helps improve the color of the lawn. Lime can also be applied, if needed. We can help you with this service if you need it.

Weeding in November prevents roots thickening and spreading over the winter months, so avoid the nuisance when the temperature warms up.

Mulching with either pine bark or pine needles is one of the best ways to protect perennial plants against cold temperatures. Mulching also can prevent the repeated freezing and thawing of soil that causes plants to "heave" out of the ground.

Remember to water in the winter months if we have any long dry spells. These can ruin shallow rooted plants. On the other side poor drainage can cause serious root rots.

Remove the old stems of peony and hollyhock disposing of them. This will reduce the carryover of the diseases during the winter and you will have less trouble next year.

November is a good time to have your soil tested, so you'll be all set to go next spring.

Bring out the bird feeders and stock them with bird seed for the birds. Remember to provide fresh water for them too.