The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, Inc. (DCMGA), a division of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, has released its Garden Task List for November. The DCMGA’s list of tasks includes:
- Select and plant shrubs and trees, especially those that are grown for fall foliage, while fall color is visible. Wait until the winter dormant season for planting shade trees or transplanting large woody shrubs or ornamental trees. October to January is the time to plant trees and shrubs that are “balled and burlapped.”
- Prune dead wood from trees and shrubs,but wait until the dormant season for major re-shaping. Remove spent summer annuals, pruning dead bloom spikes off warm season perennials, and re-shaping overgrown perennials later in the season.
- Bring potted tropicals and houseplants inside, inspect for insects that could multiply rapidly indoors.
- Mulch or gather leaves regularly as they drop, as a thick leaf layer on lawns can promote insects and diseases and delay winter dormancy. Add excess leaves to the compost pile or shred leaves and use as mulch in beds.
Complete task list: www.dallascountymastergardeners.org
