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