November is the best month for planting bare-root fruit trees, roses, and hedging in UK gardens. Plant garlic cloves and Aquadulce Claudia broad beans for early harvests. Get tulip bulbs in the ground before mid-December. Lift dahlia tubers after the first hard frost. Harvest parsnips, leeks, and Brussels sprouts. Spread well-rotted manure on empty beds. Insulate outdoor taps and protect containers from frost with bubble wrap.
Key takeaways
- November is the ideal month for planting bare-root fruit trees, roses, and hedging plants
- Plant garlic cloves and Aquadulce Claudia broad beans for the earliest spring harvests
- Get tulip bulbs in the ground before mid-December for the strongest spring display
- Harvest parsnips after the first frost when their flavour is at its sweetest
- Lift and store dahlia tubers once the foliage blackens after a hard frost
- Spread well-rotted manure on empty beds now and let winter weather break it down
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