Lowes knows you love your garden all year round, that’s why a Lowes Money Saving Coupon from We Are Coupons makes such sense. In November, there are several important tasks you can perform in your garden. These tasks can help you prepare your plants for winter and help them survive the cold temperatures. In addition, these tasks will help you protect your plants from pests. Read on to learn about some of these tasks. Also, learn how to fertilize your fruit trees and plants.
Fertilize raspberries
Fertilizing raspberries is an important garden task in the fall. The soil in your garden should be rich in organic matter to grow raspberries. Use compost or manure to fertilize the soil. Sprinkle this fertilizer around the base of the raspberry plants, about 12 inches from the ground. Apply about one pound of fertilizer per plant. You can also apply it as a strip along the rows.
You can buy commercially propagated raspberries. You can also buy bare-root plants. For a good harvest, plant the raspberries about four to six weeks before the last frost. Once they have a foot of soil, plant them in rows five to 10 feet apart. Depending on their variety, you should leave enough room for walkways. Make sure you water them well, especially if you're planting several plants.
Before planting raspberry plants, make sure that your soil is well-drained. Rough soil will stunt the growth of the plants. If you have a clay soil, make sure to amend it with compost or other soil amendments before planting raspberries. Raspberries prefer slightly acidic soils.
Fertilize blueberries
Fertilizing blueberries in your garden in November is not the same as applying fertilizer in early spring. You must wait until the plants are 6 years old or taller to fertilize them. Once the plants are large enough to handle the fertilizer, you should use a spreader to apply it. This way, you'll minimize weed growth and maximize the plant's use of the fertilizer. Generally, blueberries should be fertilized with about 30 pounds of actual nitrogen per acre of plant. You can use urea or ammonium sulfate.
You can also incorporate a liquid fertilizer into your irrigation system. This liquid fertilizer should be applied once or twice a week. You should run the irrigation water for about an hour to fill the system and moisten the soil. You should then add the liquid fertilizer and let it stay in the system for one to two hours. This will help flush out the salts from the system and wash the nutrients into the roots.
Blueberries are native to the northeast and upper midwest. Blueberry plants grow best in zones 3-7. The best time to plant them is during their dormant season (November through February in Mississippi). This allows the plants to establish their roots before spring.
Take cuttings from plants
If you want to add new color and variety to your garden, take cuttings from plants now. Many plants will root well when cut from healthy parent plants. Look for plenty of new growth, as well as a size that is safe for taking cuttings. Beware of plants that have abundant flower buds as these can inhibit rooting. Also, look for stems that are green instead of woody, as these are more likely to root.
Herbaceous cuttings can be taken at any time of the growing season, although they work best when taken in early spring or early summer. While cuttings from a hardwood plant will take longer to grow roots, if you are patient and have the right conditions, you can grow these cuttings successfully. Generally, you should cut stems from a healthy stem, such as from a deciduous shrub.
Once you have cut a stem from a plant, place it in a warm, bright place, away from direct sunlight. A temperature of 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit is ideal for cuttings to root quickly. Keep an eye out for mold, and add fresh air to the area. Then, plant the cuttings four to six inches apart in a nursery bed.
Plan next year's garden
While many people choose to close their gardens for the growing season and spend their time indoors, this time of year is the perfect opportunity to plan your next year's garden. Take the time to update your seed inventory, order amendments, and take soil tests. You can also take inventory of your existing plants and plan the placement of new perennials. If you're not yet ready for the cold weather, consider trying something new or taking a trip to your local botanical garden.
If you're a northerner, planning your next year's garden in November allows you to assess the existing layout of your garden and plan improvements. The tasks that you need to complete vary depending on your region, but some tasks are universal. If you're looking for some inspiration, consider planting the following eight types of crops during November.
While planning your garden in November, you should also consider overwintering cover crops. These crops can improve the soil's health and increase fertility. In addition to that, they can also help break up the compaction of the soil. Winter rye is a good choice for overwintering. After the growing season, you can till the soil under the winter rye or solarize it.
