Our calendar provides up-to-date advice on things to do in the garden each month. The timing of some jobs may vary across the UK depending on the British weather; always be guided by local conditions.
November
Top 10 jobs
- Clear up fallen leaves - especially from lawns, ponds and beds
- Raise containers onto pot feet to prevent waterlogging
- Plant tulip bulbs for a spring display next year
- Prune roses to prevent wind-rock
- Plant out winter bedding
- Cover brassicas with netting if pigeons are a problem
- Insulate the greenhouse from frost - bubblewrap works well
- Stop winter moth damage to fruit trees using grease bands around the trunks
- Put out bird food to encourage winter birds into the garden
- Use a seasonal bonfire - where this is allowed - to dispose of excess debris unfit for composting
What to do all year round
Seasonal advice
What to expect from the weather
RHS events
There may be an event in your area that could help with gardening questions or advice.