- The vegetable garden in November
- The ornamental garden in November
- The Orchard in November
- The lawn in November
- Support garden animals and insects in November
- Care for indoor plants properly in November
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The gardening year is slowly coming to an end, but there is still some gardening to do in November. We give you gardening tips for November and show what else can be planted and harvested in autumn.
If you think that there is no more gardening to do in November, you are wrong - in fact and fortunately there is still a lot to do while the plants and animals in the garden slowly adjust to the cold season. In addition to winter protection measures to make the garden winter-proof and to protect the plants from the first icy nights in the garden month of November, there are also other gardening tasks to be done in November: trees and shrubs are planted, the last plants are pruned and some plants are even trimmed still harvest season. We'll tell you which gardening tasks are pending and which gardening tips you should definitely keep in mind in November.
The vegetable garden in November
When the gardening month of November arrives, the vegetable patches gradually become emptier. Nevertheless, garden owners do not have to do without fresh vegetables: there are actually numerous types of vegetables in November, for which the cooler temperatures are just right. If you want to prevent your vegetable garden from looking too empty in winter, you can even plant a few new plants in November. We have summarized for you below what these are and what work is also pending in the kitchen garden in November.
What vegetables can you plant in November?
If you are thinking about new residents for your kitchen garden, you should definitely use November: Garlic cloves (Allium sativum) can still be planted without any problems. Even those who want to plant Jerusalem artichoke should not miss November - the tubers can still be planted before the first frost. If you want to try growing other perennial vegetables, you can still use November to plant some edible perennials.
Vegetables: Garlic, Jerusalem Artichoke
What other vegetables can you sow in November?
Even if there are only a few new residents in the bed in Novembercan be sown, you don't have to do without sowing completely, even in this cold season. One of the few crops that can be sown outdoors in November is sea kale (Crambe maritima). It is best sown outdoors in pots in November and then cultivated on the windowsill from March. Winter purslane (Claytonia perfoliata) can also be sown in beds or unheated greenhouses without any problems despite low winter temperatures.
In addition, plants that are supposed to germinate next spring can move into the beds as early as November: the seeds of chervil beet (Chaerophyllum bulbosum), parsnips ( Pastinaca sativa) and early carrots (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) survive the winter undamaged and germinate all the earlier the following year.
Garden cress (Lepidium sativum) and lamb's lettuce (Valerianella locusta) can be sown in the greenhouse - although this is outdoors in November too fresh, but in a sheltered greenhouse they can still develop wonderfully in November.
Outdoor vegetables: Chervil beet, sea kale, carrot, parsnip, winter purslane, root parsley
Greenhouse: Garden cress, lamb's lettuce
Seasonal vegetables in November
Forgo vegetables from your own garden in November? Luckily nobody needs that, because even at this time of year some plants still have harvest time. Classic seasonal vegetables in November include numerous types of cabbage, but also spinach (Spinacia oleracea), parsnips (Pastinaca sativa) and leeks ( Allium porrum) are still being harvested. And pumpkins (Cucurbita) can still be harvested in the vegetable garden.
Vegetables outdoors: Cauliflower, mushrooms, Chinese cabbage, fennel, kale, pumpkin, horseradish, parsnip, leek, Brussels sprouts, beetroot, red cabbage, black salsify, celery root, swede, White cabbage, savoy cabbage, pointed cabbage, chicory, lamb's lettuce
In the greenhouse: Kohlrabi, spinach
More work in the vegetable garden in November
Improve the soil: The soil in the garden, especially in the vegetable patch, is constantly stressed by gardening and harvesting. If the vegetable patch lies fallow in November, it's worth treating the soil with something good. Absolute favorite for soil improvement always shouldthe green manure in autumn, because a living soil cover protects the soil from erosion and nutrient leaching, improves the structure and serves as fertilizer and humus promoter in spring. Nutrient-rich compost and fertilizer should no longer be distributed. The soil can now only benefit from the incorporation of a nutrient-poor soil activator, for example our Plantura organic soil activator. The early application promotes the formation of humus, so that the soil can start the new gardening year stronger after the winter break.
Stow tools: Tools and garden equipment that are not needed in winter, such as lawn mowers or garden sprinklers, should be checked and stored in November. Clean the gardening tools of plant and earth residues and oil them as required. When storing, make sure that all garden tools - especially water-carrying parts such as garden hoses or hand showers - are completely dry. Otherwise unsightly rust spots or, in the worst case, frost cracking can occur over the winter.
Start planning: November is the perfect time to start organizing the new gardening year. Start planning early on what plants you want to grow next year. You can write down which times and beds come into question - optimal vegetable cultivation is only possible with careful planning.
The ornamental garden in November
Despite the falling temperatures, the ornamental garden in November is still showing its most beautiful side: flowering plants, colorful autumn leaves and bright fruits conjure up a beautiful play of colors in the garden. But even in November there is still some work to be done: new plants are added and others have to be prepared for the winter. In the following we will tell you what needs to be done.
What to plant in the ornamental garden in November?
Trees and shrubs in particular find a new home in the garden month of November. November is the ideal time for deciduous hedges, such as hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) or common beech (Fagus sylvatica), which are offered with bare root balls time to plant. But hardy ornamental shrubs such as scented jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorum) and forsythia (Forsythia × intermedia) can also be found in the plant in November. Even bare-root roses (Rosa) can easily be planted in the ground in November. In contrast to roses bought in the spring, they even have theAdvantage that they do not come from the cold store, but directly from the field.
One of the gardening tips for November is to plant perennials now: they often grow more luxuriantly in the following spring than representatives planted later. However, only hardened perennials from the perennial nursery are suitable for planting in November - you should avoid flowering specimens from the warm garden center. Because the particularly beautiful ornamental perennials in the garden center that are still fully leafy are not hardened for the winter and would suffer from frostbite with the first frost. Perennials in autumn are often already brown, have hardly any leaves left and have been cut down - this is completely normal and should be understood as a seal of quality.
Tip: After planting, you should make sure that the root ball does not freeze. Therefore, carefully check the soil over the winter and, if necessary, carefully push the root ball back into the ground.
Those who want to ensure a blaze of color in spring can also plant the bulbs of spring flowering bulbs such as daffodil (Narcissus) or crocus (Crocus) throughout November ) into the ground. To ensure that the bulbs are well protected from the approaching cold, you should make sure that they are deep enough in the ground - as a rule of thumb: the hole should be twice to three times as deep as the flower bulb.
Hedges and shrubs: Scented jasmine, forsythia, hornbeam, privet, copper beech, roses, viburnum, wild roses and many more
Climber: Honeysuckle (Lonicera caprifolium), Climbing Roses and many more
Perennials: Aster, Bergenia, Chrysanthemum, Hosta, Stonecrop, Phlox, Ziest and many more
Bulb and bulb plants/geophytes: Crocus, daffodil, tulip, winter agaric and many more
What to sow in the ornamental garden in November?
Sowing in November - is that still possible? The answer is a resounding yes: cold germs, i.e. plants that need a cold stimulus to overcome dormancy (germ dormancy), even benefit from sowing in November. In particular, native plants and hardy perennials are cold germs and should therefore be sown in November: monkshood (Aconitum), Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) and cowslip (Primula elatior) are sown indoors at 18 to 22 °C, kept well moist and stay there for 2 to 4 weeks. Subsequentlythey are transferred to a shady place outside together with the breeding pot and, if possible, covered with snow. Temperatures of -5 to 0 °C are ideal during this time.
Perennials: Among others: Columbine, Christmas rose, monkshood, dyer's chamomile, lady's mantle, teasel, pasque flower, yarrow, hollyhock, globeflower
What's blooming in November?
Not only leaves can shine with their colorful splendor in November - some plants still enchant in November with their numerous flowers. The saffron crocus (Crocus sativus), for example, presents us with wonderful violet flowers, which as a typical autumn crocus does not bloom in spring, but from the end of October and into November. Autumn chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum indicum) also shine from October with great flowers in a wide range of colors from white to pink and orange to a deep red Some types of witch hazel (Hamamelis) also show their yellow-orange flowers from November. The scented snowball (Viburnum farreri) exudes a first hint of winter atmosphere: its delicate white flowers almost look like snow. The snow cherry (Prunus subhirtella) is just as breathtaking: from November onwards, the plant not only shows particularly intense autumn colors, but also its pretty flowers, with a second main bloom often following in March.
Bulb and tuber plants (geophytes): Autumn crocus, Saffron crocus
Perennials: Monkshood, Asters, Perennial Begonia, Diamond Grass (Calamagrostis brachytricha), Autumn Chrysanthemums, Pampas Grass ( Cortaderia selloana), Damsel in the Green (Nigella), South Sea Garlic (Tulbaghia violaceae) and many more
Stems: Viburnum, Snow Heather, Common Heather, Snow Cherry, Witch Hazel, Camellia, Late Flowering Roses
Further work in the ornamental garden in November
Dahlias and gladioli overwinter: As soon as the first frosts come, it's time for the dahlias (Dahlia) and gladioli ( Gladiolus) move to a frost-free place. To do this, the dead leaves are completely cut off and the tubers of the plant are carefully dug out of the ground. Damaged and rotten tubers are sorted out, all other gladioli and dahlias overwinter in loose humus soil in a cool, dark and frost-free room.
Antifreeze:Cold-sensitive garden plants and potted plants that spend the winter outside should be protected from the cold as early as November. Mulching can already serve as weather protection for many plants, but garden fleece or jute are also suitable as frost protection. Roses should be piled up or protected against the cold with fir branches. If you want to make potted plants winter-proof, you should consider that the root ball is particularly at risk from frost: jute bags filled with straw or leaves and pulled over the pot have an insulating effect and minimize the risk of freezing through.
Use Fall Leaves: November has a lot of fall leaves. If you want to use the autumn leaves sensibly, you can use the dry autumn leaves as mulch for your beds or leave piles of leaves as hedgehog hiding places in the garden. Compost can also be made easily and inexpensively from leaves.
Important: Plants that are prone to fungal diseases or are already infected should always have their foliage and fruits removed completely to avoid transmission and spread of the disease.
Pruning peonies: Unlike many other perennials, the perennial peony (Paeonia officinalis) should not wait until spring, but already in the be cut back in late fall. This minimizes the risk that the peony will become infected with gray mold (Botrytis) in the coming year. As soon as the peony leaves have changed color in October, scissors should be used.
The Orchard in November
For many, the orchard is the heart of the garden and an absolute favorite place. To ensure that the orchard blooms in new splendor next year, you should lend a hand every now and then in November.
What to plant and harvest in the orchard in November?
If you are toying with the idea of enlarging your orchard, the garden month of November is perfect: Pome, stone and soft fruit can be planted well in November. Whether you want to plant an apple tree or plant a cherry tree, November is the perfect time to do it. Young rhubarb plants (Rheum rhabarbarum) should also be planted in the ground in November, as they particularly benefit from autumn planting.
If you want to enjoy the fruits of your labor, November will onlysparsely blessed: Most of the plants in the orchard have now been harvested and will not bear any more fruit. Only owners of apple and pear trees still have the chance to get fresh fruit from the garden: some late varieties still bear fruit in November.
Plants: Apple, pear, pear, cherry, plum, rhubarb, Weiki (Bavarian kiwi)
Harvests: Apple, Pears
Other work in the orchard in November
Cut down trees: Rotten wood, dead trees or spruces at risk of windthrow - if you want to part with a diseased or unfavorably grown tree in your garden, you should use November. You are welcome to leave the trunk or some dead wood in the garden: the tree stump can be decoratively displayed in the garden, while the dead wood is used by numerous garden animals as a shelter. Hardwoods can be processed into wonderful insect hotels.
Pruning of berry bushes: Autumn raspberries (Rubus idaeus), blueberries (Vaccinium myrtillus ) and elderberry (Sambucus) need to be pruned regularly to ensure good yields for years to come. These pruning measures are best carried out on frost-free, dry days in November.
The lawn in November
It's not just useful plants and beautiful ornamental shrubs that make a garden - well-kept lawns are also part of almost every garden. What is often forgotten, however, is that it makes sense to winterize the lawn so that it can survive the cold season without major injuries. The last fertilization of the lawn before winter should be done in October at the latest. In November, on the other hand, fertilization is no longer useful and rather harmful. An important task in November, on the other hand, is the regular removal of leaves from the lawn: large quantities of leaves that remain lying around impede the supply of sufficient light to the grass and can even promote the development of fungal diseases.
Mowing the lawn in November
In summer it goes without saying that the lawn is trimmed regularly. But what about mowing the lawn in November? In fact, the last lawn cut should be done in mid-November to optimally prepare the lawn for the winter. The reason for this lies in the composition of the lawn: while fast-growing grasses usually experience a growth spurt in autumn, the slow-growing undergrasses stay behind and only getnot enough light yet. If this permanent shading lasts all winter and also at the beginning of spring, the undergrowth dies off and a patchy, thin lawn remains. For this reason, you should bring all the grass to one length again by mowing the lawn in November.
How short the last cut should be depends entirely on its use and composition: purely decorative lawns may be trimmed down to around 3 cm, lawns for use and play must remain a little longer and may be 6 to 10 cm high .
Support garden animals and insects in November
From November, not only will the weather get harsher, but the food supply for birds will also become increasingly scarce. In order to make life a little easier for the little garden dwellers, it is advisable to start feeding them with birdseed as early as November. Grain mixtures of sunflower seeds, hemp seeds and other seeds provide a good basic food source for seed eaters such as goldfinches or chaffinches. Soft food eaters, such as robins and blackbirds, on the other hand, prefer to use oatmeal, raisins or fresh fruit. Fatty food cakes or fat dumplings, for example, bring an additional energy boost for the cold winter days.
For example, there is something for everyone with our Plantura hay spread - the mixture of energy-rich sunflower seeds, tender oat flakes and protein-loaded hemp and millet seeds attracts both soft food eaters and also grain eaters in the garden and supports numerous wild birds in the cold half of the year.
So that the feed does not spoil or become dirty, it should be offered in a place that is as protected from the weather as possible. A bird feeder house is ideal for feeding birds: When installed correctly, it not only protects the bird feeder from the weather, but also protects the birds from attackers from above and below. However, good hygiene is essential when feeding birds: spoiled food residues are just as much a he alth risk for the small animals as diseases and parasites that can spread through dirt (e.g. through bird droppings in the house). If you want to support birds in the garden month of November, you should not only ensure that they are fed regularly, but also clean the bird feeder regularly.
Another measure that can support birds in winter is to hang up nesting aids. These willnot used for raising young birds in winter, but many species of birds also inhabit the nesting aids in winter, as they offer good cover from the weather and enemies. So if you are toying with the idea of installing a nesting aid in the garden, you can do so as early as November and shouldn't wait for spring.
Even hedgehogs are happy when they get some help in autumn: November is the time when hedgehogs are looking for a suitable place to hibernate. If you want to support hedgehogs in autumn, you should make sure to leave leaves, brushwood or piles of wood in the garden to provide a place of retreat. Alternatively, you can also set up a hedgehog house in the garden.
Care for indoor plants properly in November
Indoor plants are particularly valuable in autumn and winter. They also enchant us with their green leaves and colorful flowers when the plants outside are already dormant. In order for houseplants to show their best side in November, they need some care and attention during this time.
Which potted plants bloom in November?
All sorts of potted plants ensure bright splashes of color in the apartment in November. Cyclamen (Cyclame persicum) in particular are among the classics among the flowering houseplants in November, which are not only characterized by their extraordinarily long flowering period, but also by their wide range of colors from white to pink to red . Some orchid species also show their flowers in November. Houseplants that bloom all year round, such as the African violet (Saintpaulia ionantha) or the flamingo flower (Anthurium andreanum), continue to enchant with their great flowers. Christmas cactus (Schlumberga) and poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima), which already show their first flowers in November - to be exact - create the first Christmas atmosphere , but with poinsettias we mainly see the brightly colored bracts (bracts), while the real flowers are inconspicuous green-yellowish.
Flowering Houseplants: Cyclamen, Azalea, Cattleyta Orchid, Anthurium, Flaming Katy, Camellia, Butterfly Orchid, African Violet, Christmas Cactus, Poinsettia
What care do potted plants need in November?
Even in November, indoor plants need care in order to thrive. However, the maintenance effort in November is significantly lower than in summer. In the winterThis is because most top plants are also in a dormant state and do not continue to grow, so that they have a lower need for nutrients and water. In particular, fertilizers with a high nitrogen content should be avoided in the winter months, as an oversupply of nutrients can even damage the plants. Therefore, slowly reduce the supply of nutrients to the plant.
The water requirement of many houseplants also decreases in November, so that the watering intervals should also be adjusted to the reduced needs of the plant. However, how much the water requirement of the individual indoor plants decreases in detail depends not only on the plant species but also on the external conditions: Plants that are overwintered in cold rooms need significantly less water than those that are exposed to dry heating air. Therefore, regularly check the moisture content of the soil with your finger and only water when necessary. Any water left in the saucer or planter after an hour should be poured out to avoid waterlogging.
Potted plants often get too cold outside in November. Find out how to overwinter your potted plants in this article.
In November it is also important to make sure that the plants are getting enough light - a place near a window is therefore always the best choice to provide your plants with enough light even in winter.
Tip: Many orchid genera need a longer cold phase in winter in order to adjust hormonally to the formation of the next flower. Therefore, for example, the popular Phalaenopsis and the Dendrobium orchids should be set up at a cool 5 to 15 °C in winter.
You can find out what gardening there is to do at the end of the year in our article on gardening in December.
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