Things you can do now:
- Check any winter protection you’ve used is still in place
- Test your greenhouse heaters to make sure they’re still working
- Clean and oil your garden tools ready for storage
- Prevent ponds and stand pipes from freezing
- Prune your acers, birches and vines before Christmas to avoid bleeding
- Harvest leeks, parsnips, winter cabbage, sprouts and any remaining root crops
- Plant or move any deciduous trees and shrubs
- Plant out bare root trees from November to March
- Add a tree to your garden to add some structure ready for next year
- Plant out spring bedding, such as Wallflowers, Primulas and Winter Pansies in beds and containers
Watch our Garden Diary for December
How to compost
Composting is a cheap and effective way to keep your plants healthy. Find out how to make it here.
How to protect plants from cold weather
Discover which plants need protecting from harsh weather conditions and how to protect them.
How to maintain your lawn in winter
Look after your lawn during the coldest time of year with this handy guide.
Expert lawn advice for December
Read our blog on how to care for your lawn like an expert this month.
How to look after garden birds in winter
Follow these great tips to help look after the birds that visit your garden during the winter months.
