Jobs to do in December
In the Flower Garden:
- Move patio containers to a sheltered spot if very cold
- Plant out Wallflowers
- Plant out new rose bushes
- Take root cuttings of suitable perennials
- Move shrubs growing in the wrong place
In the Vegetable Garden:
- Take hardwood cuttings from healthy fruit bushes
- Start pruning apple and pear trees
- Cut down Jerusalem artichokes
- Prune Gooseberry bushes Sow winter lettuces
In the Greenhouse:
- Monitor heaters to ensure they are working efficiently
- Ventilate greenhouses on warm, dry days
- Plant up Hippeastrums (Amaryllis) bulbs
- Treat timber with preservative
- Use rainwater to keep potted azaleas moist
Lawns:
- Brush away fallen leaves
- Keep off the lawn when it is wet or frozen
- Turfing is possible during fine spells
General:
- Wrap insulation around all outside taps and pipes
- Order early from seed catalogues
- Dig compost into beds empty areas of soil
- Check tree and climber ties are secure
- Keep bird feeders clean
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