Four easy gardening jobs to complete in November to keep on top of your garden

November has now arrived which means the weather is getting colder and frostier, and many gardeners are doing their final preparations before winter arrives. 

It can feel overwhelming to know what are the most essential tasks to do at this time of year, but luckily one gardening expert has a handy list to easily help you out. 

While many people will be spending their days indoors, there are still some key jobs gardeners can do to give themselves a head start in springtime before relaxing for the rest of the year. 

However, some more outdoorsy gardeners may even want to continue keeping on top of their gardens throughout winter, and there are also some plants gardeners can still sow to have a beautiful and colourful winter garden. 

No matter what type of gardener you are, Michael Griffiths, a gardening expert, has given a list of important gardening jobs that should be done in late autumn and early November before the weather gets worse.

Planting

If you have any empty pots around your garden, you can liven up your garden with tough yet beautiful flowers that are strong enough to survive the winter frost. 

Sowing in November can save you time in the springtime and also bring your blossoming time forward. However, it is important to be careful to pick winter flowers so they do not freeze and day off once the frost hits. 

Michael said: “ It’s the perfect time to add some winter colour into your garden with violas, heathers, conifers and hardy tub plants. 

Mulching

Mulching is the gardening method of using material to cover plants, which not only fertilises them and feeds the plants extra nutrients, but can also be a natural way of smothering weeds surrounding the plant. 

Michael said: “As the leaves fall, you want to collect them up off your lawns which you can keep and turn into leaf mould.” 

Late autumn is a great time for mulching and you can easily collect dead leaves off the ground to make into an organic mulch. Simply collect leaves from your garden and place them in a hessian sack to lock the moisture in, and use the mulch all year round.

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Pack up your furniture 

If you have any patio furniture in your garden, now is the time to clean them up and store them away for the winter. Make sure to thoroughly with warm and soapy water before storing them away, and you can use a colour protector on wooden furniture for extra protection. 

Michael said: “After you’ve collected the leaves, it’s a good time to clean and pack up your outdoor furniture. Outdoor cushions will be damaged in freezing temperatures.” 

Weeding

If you wish to prevent your garden from looking messy or unkept throughout the winter, now is the time to deal with weeds which may be growing in the most awkward places in your garden or around your home. 

Michael said: “It’s a great time to tackle weeds in driveways and borders. Dealing with them in autumn will reduce weed problems in spring.”

It is important to note that this time of year many animals will be hibernating. It is recommended you never use harsh chemicals in your garden, but at this time of year, it can particularly be harmful to wildlife. 

There are many natural ways to get rid of weeds such as lemon juice, boiling water, salt or even vinegar. 

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