Though the days are shorter and the festive season is approaching, there’s still plenty of gardening to be done! Bundle up, head outdoors, and get your garden ready for next year. Here are our top 15 gardening tips for December.
Top 15 gardening tips for December
- Plant Spring Bulbs: Get a head start on spring by planting tulips and daffodils in pots and borders.
- Tidy Up: Clear away fallen leaves to prevent pests and diseases. Dispose of diseased leaves in your council’s green waste bin.
- Tool Maintenance: Clean, sharpen, and service your garden tools to ensure they’re ready for next season.
- Winter Mulching: Protect plants and improve soil health by applying a thick layer of compost or manure to flower beds.
- Pot Plant Protection: Wrap potted plants in bubble wrap and elevate them to prevent waterlogging.
- Rose Pruning: Prune climbing roses to remove dead wood, tie in new growth, and encourage healthy blooms.
- Maple Pruning: Prune Japanese maples while they’re dormant to avoid sap loss.
- Grapevine Pruning: Trim grapevine side shoots, leaving one or two buds per stem.
- Winter Bird Care: Keep bird feeders filled and bird baths ice-free to support local wildlife.
- Lawn Care: Clear fallen leaves from lawns to allow sunlight to reach the grass.
- Protect Your Lawn: Avoid walking on the lawn when it’s frozen or waterlogged.
- Dahlia Storage: Lift and store dahlia tubers in a cool, dry place over winter.
- Indoor Plant Care: Adjust watering for houseplants during winter to prevent overwatering.
- Harvest Winter Vegetables: Enjoy the harvest of winter vegetables like leeks, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage.
- Plan Ahead: Use the quieter winter months to plan your spring and summer garden.
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