November Gardening Calendar
Blow or rake fallen leaves from lawn areas.
The leaves left on the lawn block the sunlight to your grass and will
create bare spots. Don’t forget to compost the 
leaves. Spray each layer with water. Need a composter? This month all Cedar Products are 30% off. Click To Order Your Handcrafted Cedar Composter.
leaves. Spray each layer with water. Need a composter? This month all Cedar Products are 30% off. Click To Order Your Handcrafted Cedar Composter.
Plant spring-flowering bulbs now and add bone meal to the planting hole. For more information on fall bulbs Click Here.
You can save your Elephant Ears, Dahlias, and
Caladiums by digging them up now. Let the tubers dry out before storing
for the winter. Store tubers in boxes layered with peat moss or
vermiculite, then layer tubers on top of your choice of medium. Store
boxes in a cool, dry place.
After the flowers have faded on Chrysanthemums and Asters prune to 4 inches.
Fill bird feeders with black oil sunflower seeds. Need a new bird feeder this fall season? Click To Order Your Bird Feeders.
Plant New Shrubs and Trees: Have you been thinking about replacing a
few shrubs that just did not quite get established in the landscape, or
planting a new shade or flowering tree that you just cannot live without
in your landscape? Now, is the time to start thinking about making that
purchase? The fall season is an excellent time to add new shrubs and
trees to your landscape. This time of year will let your newly planted
shrubs and trees get a head start by developing and establishing new
root growth in the soil.
You still have time to plant your winter color such as: Chrysanthemums, Pansy, Viola,
Snapdragons, Stock, Cyclamen, Dianthus, Sweet Alyssum, Flowering Cabbage
and Kale provide winter color through the spring and should be still
available at garden centers. For spring blooms plant Bluebonnet and
Poppy seeds this fall. For more information on fall and winter annuals click here.
Holiday Plants
that you kept last year need to be placed in a dark room during the
evening hours for the plants to bloom this holiday season. I remember
this gardening ritual when it is time to turn back our clocks; it is
time to give my holiday plants total darkness until I see buds or bracts
forming. Christmas Cactus and Poinsettias are night dependent plants
for them to bloom; these plants need so many hours of darkness to bloom.
The cooler weather also helps in the blooming process. If you purchased
new holiday plants, try to place them in the coolest area of your home.
Have
you ever tried forcing Paperwhites for the holidays and the stems and
blooms became leggy? Here is a link to an article about what to do to
prevent the legginess from occurring. Click Here To Read More: http://www.hortmag.com/weekly-tips/cultivation/growing-paperwhites?et_mid=525016&rid=2111517
House Plants
that were brought indoors need a ¼ turn to prevent leaning towards the
light. Turn your house plants weekly to prevent this. House plants do
not need as much water during the winter months, water when the top one
inch of the soil is dry. Hibiscus and More has a selection of plant
stands. This month all plant stands and garden décor are 30% off. Click to order.
Cheryl Ann Meola
Certified Texas Nursery Professional #1282
