Care Notes on Winter Gardening Tasks (November Focus)
- Winter Washing Roses
- Use Vitax Winter Wash, which contains natural oils, to clean rose plants.
- Why?
- Removes overwintering eggs and pests.
- Prevents diseases like black spot.
- Additional Steps:
- Remove dead leaves around the base of the roses.
- Apply a mulch layer to protect the roots and prevent disease spread.
- Winter Washing Fruit Trees
- Apply Vitax Winter Wash after leaves have fallen and the tree is dormant.
- Benefits:
- Kills overwintering pests and reduces infestations in spring.
- Complementary Tasks:
- Install grease bands on tree trunks to block pests (e.g., winter moths) from climbing up.
- Planting Bare Root Fruit Canes
- Ideal for raspberries, loganberries, blackberries, and other soft fruits.
- Why November?
- Bare root plants are affordable and easy to plant during dormancy.
- Tips:
- Build protective frames later in the year to shield ripening fruit next autumn.
- Caring for Existing Fruit Trees and Canes
- Now is a good time to apply GrowMore fertilizer to nourish and prepare them for the growing season.
These tasks will ensure healthier plants, improved yields, and reduced pest and disease problems in the coming spring and summer.