For homeowners who keep a garden, with the change of seasons comes a task list. There are basic tasks for gardeners -- for example, raking the leaves, sharpening your tools. And, there are advanced tasks, too, which includes identifying and removing plants and trees which may be dead, and covering compost to prevent rain storms from leaching nutrients. For homeowners in frost-free areas, November is a good time to plant roses and azaleas; prune flowering trees; and, start your fall vegetable garden. The cooler fall and winter months are terrific for leafy greens such as spinach and kale; and … [Read more...]