November is when the garden starts to slow down, but there are still a few jobs worth doing before winter properly sets in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I work in Melton Mowbray and nearby villages, and these are some of the things I normally look at during November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A few leaves are fine, but a thick layer left on the grass can block light and keep the lawn damp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I normally rake them up regularly rather than wait until the whole lawn is covered. If you have room, the leaves can be kept for leaf mould or added to a suitable compost pile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes, yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grass can still grow during mild weather, so an occasional cut may still be needed. I would keep the mower a little higher than in summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the lawn is very wet, soft or frosty, I would leave it alone. Mowing in poor conditions can damage the grass and soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not every plant needs cutting down as soon as autumn arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some stems and seed heads can stay over winter, while damaged or untidy growth may be better removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
November can also suit pruning for some deciduous shrubs and trees once they are dormant, but it depends on the plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wet leaves on paving can become slippery quite quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A regular sweep helps keep paths, steps and patios safer and stops soggy leaves sitting against pots, walls and timber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trees, shrubs and hedging can often be planted during November, including bare-root plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I would avoid planting if the soil is frozen or waterlogged. If the ground is workable, autumn planting gives roots time to settle before spring growth starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make sure pots can drain properly and are not sitting in water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tender plants may need moving somewhere more sheltered, and larger containers can be raised slightly to help water drain away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes. There is still useful work that can be done, depending on the weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
November garden maintenance may include leaf clearing, pruning, lawn care, border tidying, planting and getting the garden ready for winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the ground is too wet or frozen for a certain job, I would leave it until conditions improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I provide garden maintenance in Melton Mowbray and nearby villages including Asfordby, Burton Lazars, Great Dalby, Scalford, Waltham on the Wolds and Bottesford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your garden needs a tidy-up before winter, call me on 07841 801 105<\/strong> or send an enquiry<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n