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What
to Plant This Month: |
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As long as the ground is not to waterlogged
or frozen you can plant herbaceous perennials,
shrubs, deciduous trees roses and fruit
trees. Finish planting pansies, wallflowers,
forget-me-nots and Primulas, they need to
be in by early November. Also plant tulip
bulbs in containers indoors or outdoors.
Buy plants online here...
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Perennial
Division |
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Perennials that are over a few years old
or are causing congestion within the border
can be lifted and divided. When dividing,
replant the outer divisions and throw away
the middle part.
How to divide a plant... |
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Clear
borders of Leaves |
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Fallen leaves within plants provide a great
hiding place for slugs and snails. So if
you don't want your plants eaten by these
critters remove them leaves from the plant
borders. |
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Protect
perennials, shrubs & evergreens
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Although most perennial plants are hardy
when it comes to cold and frosty weather
some are not including shrubs and evergreens.
Frost on the ground can kill them. To make
sure they survive place a good two inch
mulch around the base to protect the crowns
and roots. You can use straw, wood chip
or even old carpet. Fuchsias and Ceanothus
definitely need protection.
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Bring
In Tender Plants |
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Tender plants such as Fuchsia, argyranthemums
and geraniums need to be brought into the
greenhouse before they are damaged by frost.
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Machinery
& Tools |
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With November's temperatures dropping grass
growth rate slows down. So with not much
mowing to do it's the ideal time to get
the mower cleaned and serviced. At the same
time why not clean, oil and sharpen them
garden tools like the spade and hoe.
DIY Lawnmower servicing....
tool care... |
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Windy
weather maybe on it's way so get staking |
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Check that climbers, tall plants & young
trees are secure to fixings such as trellising,
stakes and canes. If found loose re-tighten.
Also check that structures within the garden
such as arches, pergolas, and fencing are
in good condition. If any are found to be
weak either repair or replace.
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Roses |
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Collect and dispose of all fallen rose leaves,
especially those that are diseased and infected
with a fungus such as Black spot. DO NOT
place rose leaves on the compost heap. Bin
them or burn them! Prune tall roses by one
third to avoid wind rock damage.
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Take
Hardwood & Root Cuttings |
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Hardwood cuttings can be taken from: Buddleia,
forsythia and shrub roses. Take Root cuttings
from: Phlox, Echinops, oriental poppy, romneya
and anchusa. |
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Lift
& Store Dahlias |
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Cut the stem down to a few inches above
soil level. Lift out the tuber and wash
off the soil. Leave the tubers to dry off
and dust with sulphur. Now place tubers
in a box covered over with a non-peat based
(dry) compost. The box then needs to be
placed in a cool frost-free site such as
the shed or garage.
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