Garden Info

December Gardening Chores

December is a good month to put the final finishing touches to the year’s garden. Watering, dormant spraying, winter protection of tender plants and planting head the list of December garden projects.

  1. Plant paperwhites and pre-chilled hyacinth bulb in pots for a fragrant indoor display.
  2. Return your planters and hanging baskets to Port Kells Nurseries for storage till the time is right for refilling.
  3. Reduce the amount of water you give indoor plants.
  4. Keep and eye out for whitefly and red spider mite on plants being over wintered in the greenhouse or a frost free inside location.
  5. Move hardy plants in containers and into a more sheltered spot where they won’t become waterlogged.
  6. Gather branches and berries for use in wreaths and seasonal decorations.
  7. Put your feet up and take a rest. Your deserve it..