Winter

The garden in December

Rest and reflect — protect, plan next year and leave seedheads standing for wildlife.

Sow & plant

  • ✓Plant tulips if the ground is still workable
  • ✓Force hyacinths for indoor colour
  • ✓Plan and order for next season

Jobs & pruning

  • ✓Brush snow off hedges and conifers
  • ✓Check tree ties and stakes
  • ✓Feed the birds and keep water open

In season & in bloom

  • ✓Evergreens, berries and frosted seedheads
  • ✓A quiet, structural garden

Plants for this month