November Garden Checklist - Winter Gardening in the South

[@mt2766]

Hi Jim, love your monthly check list videos. Please do a beginner’s guide to tool sharpening. As a novice gardener, I don’t even know where to begin, but I have several dull clippers and pruners I’d like to sharpen!

[@MLKOSRS]

Was in the yard and was like “i wonder what he said about November” lets gooo

[@matthewheeke4377]

Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge of gardening with everyone. I can honestly say I am a better Gardner because of you. I just bought a ton of plants on clearance from Lowe’s within the last few days. I filled up three carts lol. I basically got $500 worth of plants for just under $100. It is reassuring to know I can still plant them!!

[@Max-hq2jm]

Oh my gosh, the dog watching through the door!!

[@nancystapleton872]

This winter could you consider an informative video on how to tell leaves and plants that are diseased vs bug damage vs not enough water... sometimes it is easy to tell, but basically it is a bit confusing to trouble shoot a problem. Thanks!

[@crystalchunn6925]

Love these monthly checklists, great info as always!

[@anitahadley2871]

I usually have to bag some leaves as we have so many trees all around us. I do shred a ton and leave them around the front and back gardens. It really does help the soil plus it’s easier to find dog poo on shredded leaves, lol!

[@FosterFarmsOk]

got our first freeze coming this week. Got all my topicals dug up and stored, got my citrus ready to be covered, greenhouse is packed and ready to go. Long 4 months before spring comes back.

[@nancystapleton872]

I do love watching you transform a space with the one day landscape jobs ! Very inspiring!

[@chriscoogan2736]

Smart. Never considered using plants for containers that are rated a few hardiness zones greater than my area in Slidell, Louisiana. Great tip!

[@krisd870]

It’s nice to see how everything is filling in. I’m about 6 months behind you on gardening on new house. Can you do a video on what plants that you might be moving because of size or light.

[@kaylac3367]

Sincerely Jim, great information! Thank you for sharing. Oh, I do have a question. You mentioned cleaning and sharpening tools for the winter. Example, shovels, you clean and sharpen. I've heard some people put linseed oil on them or something else. What is your recommendation? How do you care for your tools? Thanks

[@JustFollowthePetals]

You are just fantastic. Love all you share with us :) Thank you!

[@judymiddleswart9350]

Loved seeing your precious pups we have not seen Griffey lately so it was sweet seeing him at your back stoop staring out!! Great info today Jim! Thanks judy in Pensacola 😃

[@emilyr.6542]

Zones are so interesting to me. I’m in the PNW zone 8b however we do not need to chill our bulbs. My 8b zone is very different then warmer zones in the south.

[@joyhamilton4248]

Oh you are such a wealth of inspiration and information!!!! I have a dogwood tree that we’d like to plant but we were worried about planting it this late in the fall. And could you please do a video on cutting back perennials for the winter?? Please!!

[@debif3230]

Loved this video watched it twice! ❤️

[@nicolebullock8546]

Thanks you for your video, Im here in Cary, taking your advice about storing my Dahlias.

[@RevAcres01]

Great monthly check list video no matter what zone. Thanks!

[@dylan8285]

With my leaves I shred them, then put them down as mulch thick like 6-8inches+ so it lasts til spring then after I've put it down I soak them down so the wind doesnt blow them around and they stay in place

[@jeanniecollier6763]

Great info Jim!

[@zmg4894]

Just found a beautiful hellebore in my local nursery💕 happy yo hear I can plant now

[@lindalagarce8996]

Love you videos! Great advice that I apply in my zone 8 as well. I’m going to be looking for those plants I can get in the ground too for our bees!

[@emmalavenham]

We find that some broadleaf evergreens need to be protected from dry winter winds, or sun exposure reflected by the snow to minimize winter burn - depending on where they are sited - here in Northern New England. This is particularly important for kalmia latifolia.

[@rrman2party]

Thank you Jim. I love this channel.

[@highlandlakecottage4276]

Thank you! I always look forward to your monthly checklist videos.

[@JimPutnam]

Thanks for following along!!

[@MasasGarden]

はじめまして✨ 私は海外の庭に興味を持ち検索したところ、素敵な動画に出会ったので、チャンネル登録させていただきました。日本の庭とはスケールや美しさが違うなと感動しました。庭づくりの参考にさせて下さい😊

[@leeannmillet8215]

Thanks for the information

[@cherylgreenfarb6623]

Am planning on moving my butterfly bush next year so will attempt the root pruning soon. Thanks for that advice. I kept looking at Holly (? She looks bigger) watching you through the glass door as if she was being punished. 🐶

[@carlaradke4066]

That is Griffin, his puppy, not Holly you see.

[@Tofog22000]

Really good tips on pruning and fall leaves!

[@steverdms]

Always good stuff.

[@261COLLINS]

Thank you for another awesome video!

[@michaelstackhouse4873]

Jim you are my favorite KZbinr. How are you going to make your compost at the new place?

[@lisac.norman8096]

I have found in my own experience that butterfly bushes DO NOT like to be moved all mine i moved were babies I guess thats what killed them and I would love to have one as established as yours I bought one this spring from Angies Produce here in MS and it is in a container.

[@christycoalson36]

I would have never thought of the root pruning thing. Thank you. Great advice Jim. 😊 Thank you.

[@marilynbruckman3610]

So much to think about and thanks for the to do list!

[@Midnight_Gardener]

Hey, Jim. I love the info. Im from Washington, North Carolina (East neighbor of Greenville). I just discovered you today when I saw you in a Mr Maple video. I appreciate the fact that you give actual detailed, experienced information that most people don’t know until it’s too late. Anyways I just started running my own landscaping business and I go to Raleigh fairly often to visit the farmers market, flea market, Atlantic Gardening Company, etc… do you have a business or nursery that I can physically visit? Also, are there any specific nurseries you would recommend anywhere between Atlantic beach and Greensboro (I don’t fear driving) that have larger selections of Japanese maples or unique/rare plants? Mostly Japanese maples though. Thank you. Btw I subscribed to your channel before I even finished the first video. You’re answering ever question that pops into my head before I ask it.

[@richardsmith1161]

There is a fierce lion in the window.

[@lisacarroll9355]

I enjoy your KZbin channel very much! Can you please tell me if you have a video on the small you tree that you have on your porch you mentioned in this video? I would like to know how you shaped it.

[@ayeshafarooq3458]

Hi, thank you soo much for videos. Very useful. Can u advice if it would be appropriate time to move split and move Hostas, and to put salvias in ground, I am in North Carolina.

[@gardeninggrandma5247]

In New England (Zone 6), we haven't had a hard freeze to "die back" the dahlias yet. I'm afraid I'm leaving them too long. Should I wait until they die back before digging them up? I would expect in the next week or so we should have a hard freeze. It's been an incredibly mild Fall this year. No complaints here!!

[@Flower_hoarder]

🍂🍃🍁ALWAYS HELPFUL ‼️🍁🍃🍂

[@alisamartin5491]

Can you transplant butterfly bushes now? Iam in zone 8b Ga. I really want to move them.

[@judymckerrow6720]

Are black walnut leaves safe to mulch with?🌺💚🙃

[@joanvanbuuren3908]

I have a butterfly bush and a kalidascope abielia that have woody stalks on top that interfer with the integrity of the plant. Should I cut them down to the ground?

[@beckysgardening9937]

How about if I don’t have an air compressor? I’m hoping just unhooking will be ok!

[@joyhamilton4248]

What about irises? Is it a good time of year to split them and replant?

[@barbarawitt1049]

When you refer to an industrial plant, what do you mean, exactly? Thanks!

[@cathypolera9748]

Question: Are the leaves from hickory trees okay to shred and use as a mulch in my vegetable garden and landscape? I back a woodland area that has a few close to my property and I'm concerned about Juglone. Thanks.

[@randybianchi6455]

My backyard slopes down and the mulch and soil are constantly washing away during rainstorms. I have some limestone edging but stuff washes right over it. Any suggestions? I heard that ground cover can help. (Central Texas 8b)

[@jackielonghofer6430]

I planted quite a few hostas, ferns, and heucheras this year and been trying to figure out how I was going to remember where they were all located. Besides a map do you have a suggestion to mark them before they die back?

[@renejohnson37]

I use golf tees.

[@patfennell1502]

Do you deadhead snapdragons

[@alanabigford1074]

I have a question about leaf mulch: we have an exorbitant amount of pine needles. Can I use that as a ground cover mulch for the winter or are they too acidic?

[@vivivs2774]

I'm not a pro gardener but we have very alkali (caliche) soil and have tried to amend it with pine needles but it really had no effect on the ph. It did become a breeding ground for cockroaches, however. Just my two cents.

[@alanabigford1074]

@@vivivs2774 thank you!

[@SuperUtubeian]

Thanks for the video. Can you please clarify if ranunculus bulbs can be planted in fall for 7b? Some videos say so and some otherwise. I would love to hear from you as you are exactly in 7b as well. I planted half of my bulbs and thought of planting the rest in early spring only because I wasn't sure. Should I be protecting the ones that have sprouted already? Thank you.

[@kristenmckim4475]

Hello--what will you do with the varigated boxwood in the spring? does it stay in the container or will you plant it in the ground somewhere?

[@MambaChicka]

Hi Jim, I bought some Dallas in pots in October it is pretty cool in Maryland this first week in. November is it too late to plant them outside?

[@MambaChicka]

I am in zone 7a near DC

[@lindalagarce8996]

What frost blanket cover do you use in this video? Thank you! Great help!

[@JimPutnam]

You can search frost protection blanket on amazon. The one that they recommend is pretty good. It comes in different sizes

[@allenslater9234]

I just planted 4 Limelight Hydrangeas in 8b and they are only hardy to zone 9 but they grow all over our city in Mobile, AL so I trust they will be ok.

[@JimPutnam]

They are super winter hardy

[@carriecraiger3929]

I bought a pretty good size limelight recently. It has two main stems, I was wondering if I was able to separate it and have two plants?

[@milankatz9628]

Yes

[@patsweeney1771]

Hey Jim I asked this on IG so sorry if you already saw that. I’m considering red twig dogwoods for winter interest but haven’t seen you discuss them. I’m in Atlanta area 7B. Any concerns putting these in this area?

[@anitahadley2871]

I’m in the same area and I’ve always wanted them. I just can’t seem to find them locally. Have you found any or do you plan to order them?

[@patsweeney1771]

@@anitahadley2871 I was planning to order them if they grow ok down here

[@marlenabarnes7280]

You mentioned dianthus as an annual. Is it an annual for you, if so, why? Not cold enough? I'm in zone 6b and have several plants that have lived for years. I don't mulch or cover them or do anything special to them.

[@JimPutnam]

There are annual and perennial dianthus

[@dorindajenkins7825]

👋😃

[@marysmith9361]

Your two pups are saying "why can't we be out with Dad"?