Nursery World - Your outdoor calendar: November 2022

Embrace the shorter days, the cooler air and the fluttering, crunchy leaves of November, says Julie Mountain

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IN A TIGHT SPOT

One of the chief joys of autumn is the changing colours and explorations available from falling leaves. If your outdoor space is too small to allow tree planting, or you share your space with other users, there are still plenty of ways to introduce and learn about seasonal change.

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BETTER BE-LEAF IT

November is the prime time for ‘leaf litter’. As leaves and other plant matter drop onto the ground over autumn, they decompose, at different rates, leaching nutrients back into the soil and keeping the soil moist. Leaf litter also provides temporary homes and delicious food for worms, centipedes, ants, beetles and woodlice. There are dozens of ways to enjoy leaves as they decompose:

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