Things to do in your Garden in December

A quieter month!!

Tip of the month

Put your feet up and read your gardening books for ideas for next year

Flowers

Prune Acers, Birches and Vines before Christmas to avoid bleeding

Deciduous trees and shrubs can be planted and transplanted

Take hard wood cuttings

Sow Alpines from seed

Prune Wisteria side shoots to 10-15cm from their base

Cut holly branches ready for Christmas decorations

Vegetable / Fruit Garden

Lift Celery, Parsnips, Swedes and Leeks

Take hard wood cuttings of soft fruit

Sow Onions

Plant Rhubarb crowns 

Net your Brassicas to prevent pigeons eating them

General

Cover compost bins so any excess rain doesn't leach away the nutrients

Check your greenhouse heaters are working

Prevent ponds and pipes from freezing

Keep mice away from stored products

Clean out water butts

Make sure the birds are well fed and have plenty to drink 

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year