November
In The Greenhouse This November
Clean and maintain your greenhouse. Replace damaged glass and clean it thoroughly, washing the grass, floor and staging with horticultural disinfectant to kill any overwintering pests and diseases.
Protect greenhouse plants from frost by insulating with sheets of bubble wrap attached to the inside of the frame. Remember to keep ventilating, particularly after watering.
Be careful not to overwater plants as the winter approaches. Little and often is the key.
Top Tip:
Install solar lights in the greenhouse so you can still get out there on dark winter evenings to check plants.
This Month's Key Tips
- Plant tulip bulbs for a spring display next year.
- Clear up fallen leaves - especially from lawns, ponds and plant beds.
- Plant out winter bedding plants.
- Keep our feathered friends nourished with bird food.
- Make sure outdoor pots and containers are protected from frost.
