by Janis on 29th November 2024 / 0 comments
The never-ending flutter of leaves
We’ve just had our first real frost this autumn in the southeast of the UK, and our miracle nasturtiums, which have been flowering in our shady lawn bed, have finally succumbed to the elements.
I can’t believe the nasturtiums have continued to flower through October and November. They have certainly been a winner for us, and not one black fly to be seen. Perhaps, as they were in a garden bed and not in a patio pot, the birds were able to have a feast.
The garden is now starting to go to sleep for the colder months, and the last flash of colour has nearly finished, although some of our fuchsias are hanging on until the bitter end.
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What we’ve been up to in November
In the garden and on the websiteIt’s been a relatively quiet month in our garden, which isn’t surprising as it’s November.
We’ve ensured that we’ve kept our garden waste bin topped up on a fortnightly basis for the council to take away. With the number of leaves that have fallen this autumn, it hasn’t been too difficult.
Dried hops
In the last couple of years, we’ve planted spring bulbs in the garden and our patio pots in autumn. However, as this amounted to around 600 bulbs, we decided to hold back this year, see how they all flourish, and maybe add a few more next autumn.
Achievements for November
Let’s keep ticking those boxesWith the recent frosts, we’ve had many of our patio pots finish their final display of bloom. I’m amazed they held on so long; I’ve now cleared them and am looking forward to the crocus, snowdrops and dwarf iris to show their little heads in January.
It’s lovely to see that there are so many birds around. Hence, we need to keep the bird feeders topped up as they are proving to be very popular, especially with the woodpeckers.
Woodpecker in the Apple Tree (Captured earlier in the year)
So, let’s see what we’ve managed to tick off for November.
We are still collecting the leaves from our many trees.
Continue to clear the patio when plants have died back.
Ensuring we top up the bird feeders.
Prune raspberry bushes
Lessons learnt & mistakes made
You live and learnBy early November, I would have liked to have given the lawn another trim before winter sets in. However, there are so many muddy patches on the lawn that it would look messy and clog up the lawnmower.
Hibernating lawn
I think it may be too late for another trim.
Our plans for the coming month
What’s on your to-do list?Prune more of the many shrubs in the back garden, check the pruning seasons.
Weed the driveway, again using a scraper.
Clear further patio pots if required.
Continue to monitor our garden tasks on the RHS Planner; this online tool is so handy.
Decided on the planting for our two front garden beds
Cottage garden bed in the autumn
Please let us know what you have planned in your garden this month; we’d love to know.
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