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