November

  • Plant paperweight narcissus, hyacinths and amaryllis (indoors) for color and aroma.

  • After a few freezing days begin to mulch roses and other shrubs.

  • Put natural guards on the bases of tree trunks to prevent mouse damage. There is many to choose from.

  • Wrap plants in burlap for winter protection.

  • If you haven't fertilized your lawn or garden yet, do it now.

  • Now is the best time to take power equipment to the shop for repairs and upkeep.

  • Add leaves and the last cut grass to compost.

  • Cover your compost heap or bin with plastic to keep the nutrients from being leached out from winter rain and snow.

  • Water trees and shrubs until the ground freezes.  As you do check and remove diseased foliage. Put anything diseased in the garbage, not the compost.

  • If you have any left-over bulbs, plant them now.