NOVEMBER IN THE FLOWER GARDEN

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SOW AND PLANT

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Continue to clear up leaves

Some beautiful and reliable shrubs are flowering this month. Mahonia 'Charity' will begin flowering this month with arching stems of fragrant yellow flowers. Jasmine will also produce it's sweet fragrant flowers this month, lasting for up to three months throughout the winter.

Amongst the trees, the cherry tree (prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea') will be covered in delicate pink flowers - a height of 7m (23ft) means that this tree is best suited to larger gardens.

Check plants and shrubs are securely tied to supports

Take cuttings from deciduous trees and shrubs

Dig over any empty flower beds incorporating organic material

Make a last cut of the lawn with the blades set high.