December gardening tips

Jobs to do in December

1. If you need to prune Acers, Birch, Hornbeam or Walnut trees make sure you do it before Christmas to minimise bleeding. 2. Plant bare root deciduous hedging plants and trees, you can also move established deciduous trees and shrubs, provided the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. 3. Plant roses, freshly potted roses are available at the nursery now. 4. Take hardwood cuttings of Berberis, Buddleia, Salix, Forsythia, Ligustrum and Rubus. Honeysuckle can also be propagated in this way. 5. If your pond freezes over hold a saucepan of hot water on the surface until melted through. Do not crack the ice as this is harmful to fish.

Handmade holly wreaths will be available at the nursery throughout the first three weeks of December. Ordering is recommended to avoid disappointment. We will also have a selection of Christmas trees. To ensure your cut tree lasts as long as possible it is advisable to cut 2-3’’ off the trunk to allow it to drink freely, then place it in a bucket of water or a stand with a reservoir.

We would like to thank you all for your support again this year, and wish you all a very Merry Christmas.

Until next month, Jenny Howells

December Opening Times:

Monday to Saturday 9-5 Sundays 10-4 Christmas Eve - closing at noon Then closed until 5th January