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One practical job a day, written for this time of year, with the news behind it. Every tip we have published is here.
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November 2026
9 November
Examine Crop Leaves for Hiding Whitefly Clusters
8 November
Propagate Rosemary and Basil in Sand
7 November
Remove Tomato Suckers to Boost Yields
6 November
Adjust Mower Height to Prevent Lawn Scalping
5 November
Relocate Leafy Greens to Shield Them from Sun
4 November
Check Hedges for Hidden Climbing Weeds
3 November
Root Herb Cuttings in Potting Mix
2 November
Prune Faded Bulb Foliage Only After It Yellows
1 November
Water Deeply and Less Often for Stronger Roots
October 2026
31 October
Hand-Pull Broadleaf Weeds from Lawn Patches
30 October
Move Sensitive Potted Herbs into Afternoon Shade
29 October
Water Soil Before Laying Mulch
28 October
Harvest Loose-Leaf Lettuce Leaf by Leaf
27 October
Move Indoor Plants Away from Bright Windows
26 October
Create a Mud Patch for Nesting Wildlife
25 October
Prevent Rust on Hand Tools with an Oiled Rag
24 October
Use Pot Weight to Know When to Water
23 October
Check Rose Leaves for Orange Rust Spots
22 October
Protect Young Seedlings from Slugs and Snails
21 October
Avoid Over-Feeding Tomatoes with Nitrogen
20 October
Check Regional Forecasts for Late Spring Frosts
19 October
Loosen Soil Crusts to Let Spring Rain In
18 October
Put Supports in Place Before Plants Grow Fast
17 October
Keep Seeding Weeds Out of Compost
16 October
Direct Sow Zucchini and Pumpkin Seeds
15 October
Hoe Young Weeds on Warm Dry Mornings
14 October
Grow New Herbs from Cuttings in Water
13 October
Pinch Growing Tips for Bushier Plants
12 October
Test Your Garden Soil with the Knuckle Depth Check
11 October
Keep Spring Grass Cut Tall for Stronger Roots
10 October
Erect Shade for Spring Greens
9 October
Protecting Developing Strawberries with Straw
8 October
Pick Spring Peas Daily for a Bigger Harvest
7 October
Give Active Houseplant Roots More Space
6 October
Why Plant Flowers Next to Your Vegetables?
5 October
Ready Your Mower for Fast Spring Growth
4 October
Cluster Outdoor Pots to Protect Soil Moisture
3 October
How to Water Cucumber Plants Safely
2 October
Check Brassicas for Cabbage White Caterpillars
1 October
Apply Liquid Potash to Spring Annuals
September 2026
30 September
Boost Potted Bulbs with Seaweed Liquid
29 September
Check Your Hose and Nozzle Connections
28 September
Check Indoor Plants for Crowded Roots
27 September
Control Pests Naturally with Native Shrubs
25 September
Why to Avoid Garden Soil in Pots
24 September
Prune Your Deciduous Fruit Trees Now
23 September
Check Paths for Tiny Weed Seedlings
22 September
Divide Perennial Clumps for Free Plants
21 September
Sow Tomato Seeds Indoors
20 September
Prep Vegetable Beds with Compost
19 September
Turn Your Compost Pile to Speed It Up
18 September
Find Your Last Frost Date
17 September
Inspect Your Pruning Shear Blades
16 September
Wait to Remove Morning Frost Covers
15 September
Choosing the Right Shade Cloth Density
14 September
Calculate Your Spring Mulch Needs
13 September
Harvest the Last of Your Winter Citrus
12 September
Why to Avoid Watering Leaves in the Evening
11 September
Check New Rose Growth for Aphids
10 September
Feed Your Citrus Trees for Spring
9 September
Ditch the Daily Watering Myth
8 September
Clean Indoor Plant Leaves for Spring
7 September
Provide Safe Water for Emerging Bees
6 September
Prepare to Aerate Compacted Lawn Areas
5 September
Test Container Drainage Flow
4 September
Wait to Prune Spring-Flowering Shrubs
3 September
Pull Early Spring Weeds
2 September
Take Softwood Cuttings from Fuchsias
1 September
How Deep to Plant Seeds
August 2026
31 August
Perform a soil crumble test before spring
30 August
Keep Plant Diseases Out of Your Compost
29 August
Draw a Crop Rotation Map
28 August
Maintain Your Garden Spade
27 August
Watch the weather for late winter frost
26 August
Cut clean edges on your lawn
25 August
Creating a winter shelter pile for beneficial bugs
24 August
Stop feeding indoor plants too early
23 August
Harvest root vegetables before spring
22 August
Check your stored seed packets
21 August
Keep mulch away from plant stems
20 August
Vent your winter plant covers
19 August
Harvesting finished compost for spring beds
18 August
Testing soil moisture with the squeeze test
17 August