Planting and Transplanting
- Plant roses, both bush roses and climbers of all kinds.
- Plant bare-root deciduous trees, hedging, and shrubs during dry weather.
- Move deciduous trees or shrubs that need more room or are in the wrong place.
- Plant pot-grown trees and shrubs.
- Wait until spring to plant evergreens in exposed sites or those in pots.
Pruning and Tidying
- Tidy up roses in cold districts, shorten stems to prevent wind-rocking, and fully prune in mild areas.
- Prune the lower branches of garden trees to allow light to plants underneath.
- Check that all climbers or wall shrubs are properly tied in.
Staking and Securing
- Ensure young trees are securely staked to prevent wind-rocking damage.
- Check wall shrubs and climbers to ensure they are firm.
- Inspect tree ties on trees planted and staked in recent years, ensuring the stakes are solid and the ties are firm but not rubbing the tree bark.
Establishing Wooded Areas and Shelter Belts
- Plant small whips for wooded areas and shelter belts using mostly bare-root stock.
- Kill all existing vegetation with a suitable herbicide before planting hedging, trees, or shrubs.
Avoid Planting in Wet Conditions
- Do not plant into wet ground or planting holes that fill with water, as this can cause root rot.
- Suspend tree planting if the ground is very wet.
By following these November care tips for trees, shrubs, and roses, you can establish and maintain a healthy and attractive landscape throughout the winter months.
