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November

As well as the seemingly endless task of sweeping up leaves, another important autumn job is the storage of garden furniture. Locking everything safely away in a shed is the ideal solution, but if you do not have room, cover with a plastic and prop against a wall to keep weather damage to a minimum.
Christmas at North Wales Garden world is in full swing so do come and see the fabulous Christmas displays.

Fruit

Cut back neglected or ageing fruit trees, checking for diseases, and taking off complete branches if necessary. Check that all posts and stakes are in place and fixed solidly to withstand severe weather.

Trees and Shrubs

This is a good time to move shrubs or trees to a different spot in your garden. Dig up, move and replant as soon as possible, adding organic material to the soil, and piling on some mulch. If in danger of wind damage, stake firmly

Vegetables

Harvest red cabbages and store in shed, along with early savoy cabbages. Lift chives, divide and replnt, keeping some back for the kitchen windowsill. Dig over empty beds, but if the weather is to damp, use the time to clean tools and cloches.

Flowers

Plant rhododendrons, azaleas and lily of the valley. Cut back and dig up chrysanthemums, pot up and leave in a cool spot such as a cool greenhouse. Fork boarders lightly to keep weeds at bay, and add mulch.

Lawns

Remove leaves from the lawn, and mow for the final time this season. Clean and oil your mower before storing it away for the winter, sharpen if necessary. If you have a petrol mower, empty the fuel tank and wipe with an oily rag.

Pots

Keep house plants at an even temperature, water lightly so that the compost is only just moist.

Ponds

If you have a waterfall or a fountain running during the summer, now is the time to remove the various parts, including the pump, give them a thorough clean. Once dried, they can then be packed away indoors for the winter. Buy a pond heater to keep a small area of water ice free so trapped gas can escape.