NOVEMBER
Vegetables & Fruits
Cool Weather Crops such as Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Endive, Lettuce, Mustards, Onion, Radish, Strawberry and Turnips
All Citrus & Tropical Fruits.
If you have other preferences, stop in and we'll be happy to answer any questions you may have
Herbs
Anise, Arugula, Basil, Chives, Coriander, Dill, Oregano, Cilantro, Parsley, Fennel, Rosemary, Lavenders, Sweet Marjoram, Nasturtium, Sage, Savory, Thyme and other favorites
Flowers
Ageratum, Alyssum, Angelonia, Begonias, Blue Daze, Cat Whiskers, Coleus, Cosmos, Crossandra, Diamond Frost, Garden Mums, Gazania Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Gomphrena, Heliconias, Impatien, Lobelia, Geraniums, Marigolds, Melampodium, Mums, Nicotania, Ornamental Cabbage and Kale, Pentas, Torenia, Zinnia, Heather, Gingers, Pentas, Petunias, Snapdragons, Pansies, Porterweed, Purslane, Salvia, Sunflower, Verbena, Viola, Vinca and more
Trees
All Shade Trees - Mahogany, Oaks, Maples and Magnolias
All other trees - Royal Poinciana, Cassia, Palms, Hibiscus, and Jatropha. If you are interested in any others, feel free to ask and we will guide you in the right direction.
What to Do
Houseplants
- Remove yellowing foliage and re-pot as needed
- Wash away dust and bugs
- Keep Poinsettias in the dark at night. Feed Weekly!
- Continue to fertilize with Busy Bee's Formula "B" and Jack's Classic
- VitaMix all plants for a boost of vitality every 6 weeks
- Turn windowsill plants one-quarter weekly
- Fill empty spaces indoors with new plants
- Check for pests and treat appropriately
- Reduce watering of Christmas Cactus
- Submerge root balls in water to flush out pests
The Green House
- Transplant root cuttings to containers
- Continue seeding for cool-season flowers and vegetables
- Fertilize every 2 weeks with Jacks Classic and apply VitaMix
- Cover greenhouse with plastic and test heaters
- Repot root bound foliage plants
- Check for signs of fungus and spray accordingly
The Lawn
- Weed n' Feed our lawns to control weeds
- Apply bait for mole crickets & chinch bugs
- Seed, plug or sod new lawns & fill in bare areas
- Treat chinch bugs & sod web worms if needed
- Spot apply Killz-All to "hard to get rid of" weeds
- Apply Milorganite to stressed lawns for quick greening
- Reduce watering in periods of heavy rains
- Look for irregular shaped dead spots - could be a sign of an insect problem
- Look for circular shaped dead spots - could be a sign of a fungus problem
- If necessary, over-seed with ryegrass
The Landscape
- Add cool season plants to hanging baskets and container gardens
- Replant beds with cool season plants
- Re-adjust stakes on trunks of trees for perfect fit
- Continue tree and shrub plantings
- Trim garden mums after flowering
- Follow all planting instruction guidelines per Busy Bee recommendations
- Trim roses and watch for black spot and mites. Feed monthly!
- Check gardens for signs of insect invasions
- Feed outdoor container gardens with Busy Bee Blast and VitaMix
- Check tree stakes after storms (Must be secure for proper rooting)
- Control caterpillars using Thuricide or Sevin
- Use Systemic Drench - One application every 6-9 Months to control insects
- Feed water lillies monthly
- Feed orchids, bromeliads, and hanging basket plants every 2 weeks
- Feed palms and shrubs every 3 months (Last time by mid-November)
- Feed and water growing or blooming cacti and succulents
- Turn compost piles every 2 weeks -
replenish mulches - Control scale with oil sprays
- Divide perennials and bulbs
- Move cold sensitive plants to warmer sites
Vegetables and Fruits
- Feed vegetables with Jacks 20-20-20 and Garden Tone monthly
- Use VitaMix to boost vitality
- Keep an eye on citrus for leaf miner, scale, and mites. Check often for signs of damage. Water trees during drought to prevent cracking fruit
- Trellis or stake tall plants and climbing vines
- Monitor and control pests and fungus. Consult a Busy Bee Associate for appropriate treatment plan.
- Plant strawberry beds
- Turn compost piles every two weeks
- Feeding bananas and papayas monthly with Citrus Tone, Black Kow and apply VitaMix
- Control caterpillars with Sevin or Thuricide
- Feed container gardens weekly with Jacks 20-20-20
- Build raised garden beds for plantings in wet areas to help combat nematode problems
