IN THE GARDEN: November to do lists and traveling swarms

Vegetable Garden:

Plant cool-season crops: broccoli, cauliflower, kale, spinach, carrots, and radishes.

Harvest fall crops: tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, and okra.

Remove spent plants to prevent disease and pests.

Flower Garden:

Plant pansies, violas, and cyclamen for winter color.

Divide and transplant perennials: daylilies, lantana, and zinnias.

Deadhead flowers to encourage blooming.

Deadheading is a simple technique that encourages flowering plants to bloom more and grow vigorously. By removing spent flowers, you’re redirecting the plant’s energy from seed production to new growth. This triggers a hormonal response, boosting auxin production, which promotes healthy growth and branching.

Lawn Care:

Fertilize lawns with a winterize fertilizer.

Overseed bare spots or ae