Dark days and frosty gardens.
December sees short days and minimal sunlight hours. Most parts of the country will see frosts and snow, and many plants will be dormant, meaning they won’t grow. So, after a busy year in the garden, you can turn some of your attention to inside the house.
Things to do this month
- Float a ball in the pond, the movement will help to stop it freezing over.
- Dig manure into vegetable beds where you plan to grow peas, beans, and other hungry vegetables.
- Add mulch or compost to bare soil to protect it from severe weather.
- Add shelter for hedgehogs, frogs, and bugs. This can be a purpose-built small structure bought from elsewhere, or a simple pile of logs, twigs and leaves. Position it in a quiet part of the garden where creatures will not be disturbed.
What to plant
Vegetables
- Lupins
- Cavolo Nero
- Rocket
- Chard
- Horseradish
Fruits
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Avocado
- Peach
- Cherry
Plants and shrubs
- Geraniums and pelargoniums
- Lilac
- Bay
- Ornamental quince
- Magnolia
The above information does not reflect all recommended jobs, vegetables, and other plants. The information has been sourced by Love the Garden, please visit their official Gardening in December for more details.