Garden guide: November  - Hot Region

Welcome to November! 

Traditionally the busiest month of the year in the garden, the spring garden is in its prime. There’s still lots of work to be done to prepare your garden now for a long hot summer ahead.

November Jobs

#1 Mulch

Mulch around fruit trees and plants to retain moisture in the soil.  Read our article all about mulch.

#2 Strawberries 

Propagate strawberries from runners. Read our article on how to plant strawberry runners.

#3 Plant 

Plant potted fruit trees and vines. Tie growing vines back to supports or wires. Read our article on how to attract beneficial insects.

#4 Last chance

Last chance to plant evergreen shrubs and trees (including citrus).

November Essentials

It's time to get planting your last remaining crops in preparation for your summer harvest. We look at the benefits of living mulch and we get our hands dirty planting some strawberries! 

Diggers top pest tips

Pest attacks

Watch out for pest attacks, especially grasshoppers. Read our article to learn more about controlling grasshoppers.

Sap suckers

Keep an eye on ants in your fruit trees as they may signal the presence of sap suckers like aphids and mealy bug. Read our article to understand more on Aphids.

Diggers recommends

Eco-Neem

Insect Trap For Fruit Tree Pests

All Natural Diatomaceous Earth

Diggers top garden ideas

Prune

Prune passionfruit to promote flowers and fruit that form on new growth

Roses

Dead head roses so they put their energy into new growth. Fertilise roses with a 5cm layer of well rotted cow or chook manure to feed and condition the soil for summer growth

Leafy greens

Plant fast growing leafy greens every 6 weeks for continuous cropping