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November #21 (Indoor)

Posted on Nov 21, 2020

If possible, provide houseplants with increased humidity as levels decrease due to indoor heating.

Monthly Gardening Tasks

November #20 (Indoor)

Posted on Nov 20, 2020

Stop fertilizing indoor plants until spring.

Monthly Gardening Tasks

November #18 (Outdoor)

Posted on Nov 18, 2020

Secure raspberry and blackberry canes to protect them from wind whippoing.

Monthly Gardening Tasks

November #17 (Outdoor)

Posted on Nov 17, 2020

Cover strawberries 2-inches deep with hay or straw to reduce weeds and increase winter protection.

Monthly Gardening Tasks

November #16 (Outdoor)

Posted on Nov 16, 2020

Cut the tops off asparagus plants and mulch with a good layer of compost.

Monthly Gardening Tasks

November #15 (Outdoor)

Posted on Nov 15, 2020

Complete removal of fallen leaves and debris to help eliminate overwintering insect and disease organisms.

Monthly Gardening Tasks

November #14 (Outdoor)

Posted on Nov 14, 2020

Incorporate compost in the annual and vegetable gardens for next growing season.

Monthly Gardening Tasks

November #13 (Outdoor)

Posted on Nov 13, 2020

As soon as the leaves fall from fruit trees and berry bushes, spray for the first time with a dormant horticultural oil. Spraying helps control overwintering insects and deseases. Apply…

Monthly Gardening Tasks

November #12 (Outdoor)

Posted on Nov 12, 2020

November is the time for the first herbicide application to control wild garlic and wild onion, if you have them in your yard.

Monthly Gardening Tasks

November #11 (Outdoor)

Posted on Nov 11, 2020

Keep heavy layers of leaves raked from the lawn. They should be composited. Alternatively, you can mow over a light layer of leaves, turning them to a mulch that adds…

Monthly Gardening Tasks

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