November Gardening Activities

Plants bulbs this month for spring color. Other gardening tasks for November include planting hardy annuals such as larkspur, poppies, pansies and candytuft. This is also a great time to plant trees, shrubs, vines, and roses. Take a drive and enjoy the glorious fall colors.

• Fruits and Nuts–Select sites for plantings, start mulching strawberries, blackberries, and grapes.
• Shrubs–Plant shrubs, trees, and vines.
• Lawns–Some homeowners like lawn paints. Have you thought about having a green lawn this winter? Use proper herbicide to kill germinating winter weeds.
• Roses– Get rose planting underway. Use a soil test as a basis for fertilization. Look for new varieties.
• Annuals and Perennials–Plant hardy annuals such as larkspur, poppies, pansies, and candytuft. Get sweet peas into the ground.
• Bulbs–Continue spring bulb planting. Put lilies of the valley in a shady place.
• Miscellaneous–Plant screen plantings for a privacy on patio.
• Vegetable Seed– Plant cabbage and lettuce in a coldframe.

Source: Alabama Cooperative Extension System
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