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November #10 (Outdoor)

Posted on Nov 10, 2020

It’s not too late to fertilize your cool-season fescue lawn. Use a turf fertilizer and follow label directions. The fertilizer encourages good root development and helps improve the color of…

Monthly Gardening Tasks

November #9 (Outdoor)

Posted on Nov 09, 2020

Mulch flower beds with 3- to 4-inches of good compost or fine mulch to keep soil temperature stable and prevent winter plant injury from frost heaving. As the compost of…

Monthly Gardening Tasks

November #8 (Outdoor)

Posted on Nov 08, 2020

It’s the ideal time to plant spring-flowering bulbs. Consider planting some of the minor bulbs such as winter aconite, glory of the snow, species tulip, narcissus and grape hyacinths.

Monthly Gardening Tasks

Bald is Beautiful, Especially for the Cypress

Posted on Nov 06, 2020
Bald cypress UT Gardens Knoxville

UT Gardens’ November 2020 Plant of the Month

Landscape & Gardening / Plant of the Month / Cypress

November #6 (Outdoor)

Posted on Nov 06, 2020

You can continue to transplant perennials throughout the fall and winter, as long as they remain dormant.

Monthly Gardening Tasks

November #5 (Outdoor)

Posted on Nov 05, 2020

Cut chrysanthemum and other perennials’ stems back close to the ground once they have begun to die back. Leave ornamental grasses to provide winter interest until spring.

Monthly Gardening Tasks

November #4 (Outdoor)

Posted on Nov 04, 2020

Reduce peony botrytis blight and hollyhock rust by removing and disposing all leaves and stems this fall. Roses should have all their leaves raked from beneath to prevent black spot.…

Monthly Gardening Tasks

November #3 (Outdoor)

Posted on Nov 03, 2020

Mulch existing trees and shrubs to help reduce weeds, provide insulation from freezing temperatures, and conserve moisture.

Monthly Gardening Tasks

November #2 (Outdoor)

Posted on Nov 02, 2020

Check newly planted evergreen plants regularly during the winter to ensure they are getting enough water.

Monthly Gardening Tasks

November #1 (Outdoor)

Posted on Nov 01, 2020

It’s an ideal time to plant or transplant trees, shrubs and fruit crops. Be sure to water well and add a good 3- to 4-inch layer of mulch to new…

Monthly Gardening Tasks

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