Essential Gardening Checklist for December

• Remove rotting fruit
• General maintenance
• Holding off on the holly
• Choosing a Christmas Tree
• Indoor gardening
• Feed the birds

General December Gardening maintenance

• Winter storms are a regular occurrence at this time of year, so ensure you remove any trees or bushes and repair fences that have been damaged or blown down by strong winds.
• Prevent slips, trips, and falls by keeping paths and driveways clear from leaves ice, or snow (if we get any)!
• It’s a good idea to insulate outside taps in order to prevent leaks
• It’s also worth doing some winter digging in beds, borders, and plots if the ground is frost-free. Any large clumps of soil left will break down further when the frost arrives. We would advise that you rake any fallen leaves in beds and borders that have accumulated. As this could harbor slugs and other pests.
• December is also a good time to prune any climbing roses, from now up to February. It’s also worth pruning any shrubs and hedges while they are dormant and you can see where you need to prune. Use a good quality pair of secateurs

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