As November draws to a close and the festive period begins, there’s a new batch of gardening tasks that need to be done to make sure that your garden is as healthy as it can be for the next growing season.

So that you don’t miss anything off your list, the team at The Expert Gate Company have shared some of their tips to keep in mind!

A good clean-up

One of the first tasks you’ll need to do before anything else is getting your garden into tip top shape to make every other task much easier! Leaf litter and other organic debris should be gathered and put into your compost bin, along with any plants that haven’t lasted through the autumn – as long as they didn’t succumb to any diseases. 

This is also a good time to clean down patios and brickwork, ideally with a pressure washer if you have one but there’s nothing wrong with soapy water and some elbow grease. Doing this later on when the weather is colder can lead to ice, which obviously poses a health hazard, so it’s a job better done sooner rather than later. Patios and pathways that are left uncleaned for too long can accumulate dirt and moss that can make them much easier to slip on, so get them cleaned not only to have them looking fresher but for your own safety as well.

Pulling up and cutting back

Now that you’ve got a tidy garden and can see what you’re working with, you can start on your groundwork. Any perennials you have planted will need cutting back to the soil line, allowing the base of the plant to remain dormant until spring returns again while you add your cuttings to your compost bin. Any weeds will need to be pulled up by the roots, ensuring that no part of the plants are left in the soil. With most of your trees and shrubs also being bare, or at least devoid of most of their leaves, this can also be a great time to get pruning to keep them in shape. Not only does this promote healthy growth early next year, but also means that they’ll look their best!

Be ready for the weather

British weather isn’t exactly known for being the most pleasant, and the colder months only make this more apparent. If you can store your outdoor furniture inside, for example in a garage or shed, you’ll absolutely want to, as the damp conditions are ideal for promoting mould, rust, and all-round damage to your tables and chairs. If you don’t have anywhere to store them, invest in a good waterproof covering that you can securely fasten to try and keep the elements out as best you can.

It’s also worth picking up some horticultural fleeces for when colder weather and frost is forecast to minimise the damage done to your soil and the plants within. Late November is also a great time to put some mulch down on your beds, trapping in the last of the heat and moisture to keep your soil as healthy as possible and giving you less trouble – and work – when the weather warms back up!

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