14/11/2026
🍂 November is a quieter month in the garden, but there are still a few jobs worth getting done before winter really sets in.
✅ 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐧
Regularly remove fallen leaves so they don’t sit on the grass and block light and air.
✅ 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠
Keep an eye out for puddles that remain after rainfall. Persistent surface water could indicate poor drainage.
✅ 𝐀𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬
If the soil feels hard or water struggles to drain, aeration can help improve the movement of air and water through the soil.
✅ 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤
Damp and shaded conditions can encourage moss, so November is a good time to keep an eye on any areas where it’s starting to appear.
✅ 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐬
Wet leaves can quickly become slippery, so keep hard surfaces clear as the leaves continue to fall.
Once those jobs are ticked off, your garden will be in a much better position for the colder months. And remember, you don’t need to clear every fallen leaf from your garden. Leaving some in borders and planted areas can provide shelter for wildlife and allow the leaves to break down naturally, returning organic matter to the soil.
