Gardening Jobs for November

So the clocks have gone back, and we're starting to see those nights drawing in earlier.

Here are the best gardening jobs to get done during November. 

• Plant tulip bulbs, covering with compost at least 2 x the depth of the bulb.
• Move alpine planters under cover and out of winter rain.
• Lift dahlia tubers after the first frost. Clean and store them in dry compost in a frost-free place.
• Gather fallen leaves and put into a compost bin.
• On rainy days, plan what seeds you are going to plant next year!
• Insulate glasshouses with bubble wrap.
• Put grease bands around the trunks of fruit trees to stop winter moth damage.
• Provide additional shelter for wildlife in the winter.
• Prune apple and pear trees once they are dormant.
• Continue to mow lawns but lift the mower blades up higher.
• Lift terracotta and ceramic pots and place on pot feet to prevent ice damage.
• Remove pond pumps and insulate taps to prevent frost damage.