I’m busy running around changing all the clocks, LOL!
November Gardening Tips and To-do List by Planting Zone and Region
Winter is almost upon us. Are you ready? Gardeners miss their gardens when the weather is cool, but we also enjoy the rest. If you’re dreading the long winter, the good news is there’s still more to do. You’ve come to the right place if you are wondering what you should be doing around your garden during November.
I’m going to share with you the gardening tasks you may need to attend to this month by zone and region. This should help you cross-reference your needs and give the ultimate care to your garden as you’re preparing for colder months.
Here are your November gardening tips to do around your garden:
Zone 5 (Diana in Wisconsin)
Do you enjoy growing your own garlic? November is the month to plant garlic if you live in zone 5. After planting the garlic be sure to cover the bed with 6-inches of mulch.
November is also the month to finish harvesting any remaining root veggies which are still in the ground.
You may not be aware, but some people grow their own Christmas trees. If you’re planning on doing this, be sure to go ahead and dig the holes where you plan on planting the tree or trees.
If you don’t do this now, the ground will be too frozen to dig the hole later.
Finally, take care of your perennials this month. Any perennials, which isn’t a spring flower, rose, or a grassy plant, should be cut back to only 2-3-inches tall.
However, your roses should be pruned to where they’re approximately 1-foot tall. Add compost to the base of the plant and put a rose cone around it to protect the plant from the harsh winter.
Yes...changed the clocks first thing. Then coffee, and turning over the calendar page. Now I’m into planning next year’s potato garden. Looking for new varieties to try in my mountain area. Floridana looks like just what I’m looking for. Just have to find a supplier! Rainier and Galena russets are on my list too.
Me too!
Lucky me - I thought we’d overslept. (Usually wifey wakes me up on Sunday mornings.)