What to sow and plant in November

Jobs for established plants in November

• Winter Protection
  Agapanthus (Headbourne Hybrids)

  Mulch the crown deeply; move pots against a warm wall or into a cold greenhouse.

• Winter Mulch
  Alstroemeria (Peruvian Lily)

  Mulch the crown with 10 cm of compost or bark to protect it from frost.

• Autumn Clean-up
  Apple (Bramley's Seedling)

  Clear fallen leaves and fruit from around the tree to reduce overwintering pests and diseases.

• Clear Fallen Leaves
  Apple (Cox's Orange Pippin)

  Rake up and remove fallen leaves and fruit to cut down scab next year.

• Clear Fallen Leaves
  Apple (Discovery)

  Rake up fallen leaves and fruit to cut down scab next year.

• Autumn Mulch Refresh
  Apple (Golden Delicious)

  Replenish mulch around the tree base to protect roots during winter and suppress weeds.

• Clear Fallen Leaves
  Apple (James Grieve)

  Rake up fallen leaves and fruit to cut down scab next year.

• Winter Protection
  Apricot

  In colder zones, consider wrapping trunks of young trees or applying extra mulch for winter protection.

• Cut Down Yellow Ferns
  Asparagus (Gijnlim)

  Cut the yellowed ferns to 3 cm above ground.

• Protect from Hard Frost
  Bay Tree

  Bay is borderline hardy: move pots to a sheltered wall or cool greenhouse and wrap in fleece below −5°C.

• Keep Clear of Gutters
  Boston Ivy

  Cut back shoots growing near windows, gutters and roof tiles.

• Lift and Store
  Canna (Lucifer)

  After the first frost blackens the leaves, cut stems to 10 cm, lift, dry off upside down, and store in dry compost somewhere frost-free.

• Winter Protection (Young Trees)
  Cherry (Stella)

  Protect young trees from winter damage, especially in colder zones, by wrapping trunks or applying tree guards.

• Tidy for Winter
  Chives

  Chives die back in winter. Clear old leaves; they reappear in spring.

• Cut Back
  Chrysanthemum (Hardy Garden)

  Cut stems down to 10 cm after flowering and mulch the crown.

• Autumn Mulch
  Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

  Mulch around the crown with compost.

• Winter Protection
  Cordyline (Cabbage Palm)

  In cold areas, tie the leaves together loosely and wrap the crown in fleece to protect the growing point.

• Autumn Mulching
  Crab Apple (Red Sentinel)

  Refresh mulch layer to provide insulation for roots over winter and continue to suppress weeds.

• Winter Protection Check
  Crab Apple (Red Sentinel)

  For very young trees or in exposed locations, check if any winter protection (e.g., tree guards) is needed against frost or animal damage.

• Mulch with Leaf Mould
  Cyclamen (hederifolium)

  Spread a thin layer of leaf mould over the patch while the leaves are out.

• Lift and Store
  Dahlia (Bishop of Llandaff)

  After the first frost blackens the leaves, cut stems to 10 cm, lift, dry off upside down, and store in dry compost somewhere frost-free.

• Winter Protection Check
  Damson (Merryweather)

  Ensure stakes and ties are secure and not rubbing. Protect young trunks from rodent damage if necessary. Clear fallen fruit to reduce disease spread.

• Winter Protection
  Fig (Brown Turkey)

  In colder zones, provide winter protection for the fig tree.

• Mulch the Crown
  Fuchsia (Hardy, Mrs Popple)

  Cover the base with a thick mulch to protect the crown from hard frost; leave the stems on until spring.

• Cut Down and Mulch
  Globe Artichoke (Green Globe)

  Cut stems down and cover the crowns with a thick mulch of straw or compost for winter.

• Cut Back
  Hardy Geranium (Rozanne)

  Cut the old stems back to the central crown.

• Cut Down Old Bines
  Hops

  Cut all the dead stems to the ground and mulch the crown.

• Clear Dead Leaves
  Hosta (June)

  Remove yellowed leaves after the first frosts.

• Cut Back
  Japanese Anemone (Honorine Jobert)

  Cut the dead stems to the ground and mulch.

• Winter Protection
  Jasmine (Common White)

  In cold areas, mulch the roots and cover young plants with fleece during hard frosts.

• Winter Protection
  Lavender (French, Lavandula stoechas)

  In cold or wet areas, move pots against a house wall or into a cold greenhouse.

• Cut Down for Winter
  Lovage

  Cut dead stems down to the ground.

• Winter Die-Back
  Mint (Spearmint)

  Mint dies back in winter. Clear old stems; it regrows in spring.

• Winter Protection
  Nerine (Guernsey Lily)

  Cover the bulbs with a dry mulch of bark or straw in cold areas.

• Winter Protection
  New Zealand Flax (Phormium)

  Mulch the crown in cold areas; move pots against a sheltered wall.

• Winter Protection (Tender Zones)
  Olive

  Protect olive trees from frost in colder climates. Move potted trees indoors or provide insulation for in-ground trees.

• Autumn Mulching
  Pear (Conference)

  Replenish the mulch layer around the tree in late autumn to protect roots from winter cold and suppress weeds.

• Autumn Cut Back
  Peppermint

  Cut back dead or dying foliage as the plant prepares for dormancy in late autumn.

• Cut Back
  Persicaria (Firetail)

  Cut stems to the ground once frost blackens them.

• Bring Under Cover
  Pomegranate (Provence)

  Move pots into a cold greenhouse or unheated porch for the winter; water sparingly.

• Winter Protection (Young Trees)
  Quince (Meech's Prolific)

  For young trees in colder zones, consider providing winter protection to the trunk.

• Tie Up the Leaves
  Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia)

  Tie the leaves loosely over the crown to keep winter rain out.

• Mulch the Crown
  Rhubarb (Timperley Early)

  After the leaves die back, mulch around (not over) the crown with manure.

• Clear Fallen Leaves
  Rose (English Shrub)

  Rake up and bin fallen leaves to reduce blackspot next year.

• Clear Fallen Leaves
  Rose (Floribunda, Bush)

  Rake up and bin fallen leaves to reduce blackspot next year.

• Protect from Winter Wet
  Rosemary

  Move pots against a sunny wall and raise them on feet; rosemary dies in cold, wet compost more than from cold.

• Feed the Leaves
  Saffron Crocus

  The grassy leaves grow over winter — give a high-potash feed to build up the corms.

• Cut Back
  Scabious (Butterfly Blue)

  Cut stems down to the leafy base.

• Autumn Tidy
  Sea Kale

  Clear the dead leaves once they collapse.

• Prune in Autumn
  Silver Birch

  Birches bleed sap in spring. If needed, remove dead or crossing branches in autumn only.

• Cut Down and Mulch
  Tarragon (French)

  Cut stems to the ground and mulch the crown to protect it from frost.

• Keep Dry in Winter
  Thyme (Common)

  Raise pots on feet and keep plants out of waterlogged soil over winter.

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