November Gardening Chores

Lawns

• Fertilize cool season grasses like fescue.
• Continue to mow fescue as needed at 2"-2½" and water if needed.
• Control broadleaf winter weeds like dandelions. Portrait is a good product.
• Keep falling leaves off fescue to avoid damage to the foliage.
• Before putting your tools away for winter, wash & dry them, then coat with a light application of oil. 
• Remember to drain the tanks of lawn mowers, weedeaters, etc.  Bring your hoses in also.

Trees & Shrubs

• Prune deciduous trees in early part of winter. Prune only for structural and safety purposes.
• It's a good idea to wrap young, thin-barked trees with a protective material to prevent winter damage.
• Apply dormant oil for scale on trees and shrubs before temperatures fall below 40º F.

Flowers

• It's time to plant your tulips!  We usually say any time around November 15^th. 
• Other spring bulbs can be planted at this time also.
• A good rule of thumb is to plant your tulips twice the diameter of the bulb deep.
• Continue to keep leaves and debris picked up out of your beds.