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