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Aftercare in November
- Cut your grass for the last time this year. Lower the height of your mower blade to 2 1/2 inches.
- Remove the balance of leaves and debris away from roses. Cut the roses back to a height of 10 inches. Mulch around the base, before cold weather sets in. Cut back hostas and daylilies to 2 inches.
- You can mulch perennial beds. This prevents damage from frost heaving.
- You can apply animal repellant to plants to minimize damage from rodents, rabbits, and other critters.
- You can protect broadleaf evergreens with Wilt-Pruf. This reduces damage to plants from drying winds and harsh winter temperatures.
- Winterize your lawn mower, and have the blades sharpened so they are ready for spring.
Helpful Hints:
If you grow perennials or mini roses in planters during the summer, you can overwinter them by following these few simple steps:
- Sink the pots into the ground. This will provide insulation for the roots.
- Fill in and cover any spaces with mulch so water will not accumulate, freeze, or form frozen rings around the plant.
- In the spring, after the danger of freezing is over, lift the pots out of the ground and set them back in their summer spots.
