November Gardening Jobs

Now is the time to start protecting plants against winter weather.

Young conifers lose water fast in strong winds, so make a windbreak by sticking evergreen prunings in the earth or by attaching hessian or windbreak mesh to canes or stakes.rnAgapanthus, bay, Ceratostigma, Crinum, Diascia, Eccremocarpus, hardy fuchsia, passion flower, Penstemon, Phygelius, tree poppy and flame creeper need their roots protected against frost - use loose mulch like bark, about 6" deep but don't let it touch woody stems as this will cause rot. rnrnInsulate the roots of the following with a 15cm-deep, loose mulch, eg bark

What to Plant in November

This is the time for roses, of course, but it's also right for hardy perennials, deciduous trees, hedges, shrubs, climbers and fruit.

When planting roses, lay a cane across the planting hole to make sure the bud union is about an inch below the surface. Avoid cold, wet areas - wait until spring to plant there. Likewise wait with conifers, evergreens, grey-leafed and tender plants if your garden is not very sheltered.