Gardening Advice.

November. Well it hardly seems like November ...the weather is still so mild. However with an Indian Summer quite often comes a hard winter so take advantage of the mild days to finish the Autumn Jobs and get prepared for winter.

Lawns: If your grass is still growing and the ground is not soaking wet then keep mowing once a week For a typical family utility lawn cut the grass so it is about 1.25" in length although never cut more than a third off the length at any one time.Monthly Lawncare Guide.

Pots: Pots that are to be left out in winter should be given protection against hard frosts. The compost in them will freeze and expand may damage your pots and their valuable contents. Wrap the pots in bubble wrap or other insulating material.Some horticultural fleece over the top will make them look more presentable.

Seeds: Keep looking out for plants that are seeding and collect for sowing or storing.

Planting:You can still plant crocus although daffodils should really be in by now. This is the ideal time however for planting tulips. Plant spring flowering bulbs in layers in containers to create focal displays. What to Plant when and Where

Prune:deciduous climbers such as Boston Ivy (parthenocissus) wisteria and honeysuckle. Don't prune early flowering climbers or you will remove the forming flower buds and reduce next year's display.

Buy bulbs in the same way you would buy onions; Choose those that are firm with no root or shoot growth and no obvious signs of disease, mould or discolouration. You can get good deals on bulbs this time of year through catalogues or online as summer sales are still on. Bulbs online

Pond Care: Put a net over the pond to prevent leaves falling in. Remove any decaying plants such as lilly leaves.
This is a good time to build a pond providing the soil is not saturated or frozen.