The one job you must do in your garden in November to avoid 'serious problems'

November marks the beginning of the bare-root season, and if you're planning to plant hedges, roses, trees or shrubs, it's best to do so this month before the weather becomes colder.

Bare-rooting is an age-old method of growing plants that involves removing them from the soil during their dormant period and planting them directly into the ground.

This technique predates the invention of plastic plant pots in the 1950s, leaving gardeners with little choice over when to introduce new plants into the ground. Despite the increased convenience and availability of more planting methods, it's hard to find any drawbacks to bare-root planting.

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For instance, bare-root plants are typically cheaper than their container-grown counterparts, are lighter for postal delivery, and don't require materials such as pots and compost. They also tend to establish better than pot-grown plants, leading to superior results.

While bare-root roses may not appear promising in winter, planting them in November can yield fantastic results in spring and summer. Other popular plants ordered as bare-roots include fruit trees, canes, bushes and hedging plants.

The bare-root season commences around November, when leaves fall and plants enter dormancy, allowing them to be lifted from the soil and transported to you, explains The English Garden. They can be planted throughout winter, but it's advisable not to delay too long, as the ground could become frozen or waterlogged, reports the Mirror.

If you're unable to plant the bare roots immediately, it's essential to keep them in a temporary location, such as a large bucket, and cover the roots with damp compost to prevent them from