December Gardening Tips and Tricks

Do you think the gardening season is over?

Wondering if there is still time to plant those spring bulbs?

Happy Friday and welcome to our monthly series where we share all about gardening tips for the coming month. With the holiday upon us, you may be missing your solace in your garden. The good news is that even in December there is plenty of gardening to do!

Christmas Trees

This is the season for the perfect Christmas tree! There are wonderful tips and tricks to the perfect Christmas tree. We have started posting articles every Monday, that cover all you need to know about choosing, cutting, caring and even disposing of your Christmas tree. This past Monday, we shared about The Top 5 Types of Christmas Trees.

Spring Bulbs

As long as your ground has yet to freeze, you are all set to continue planting those bulbs. This weekend, go ahead and plant those bulbs that will come to life this spring.

Mulching

Mulching is so helpful and if you’re in a warmer climate Southern Living  says,

After the first frost, add a 2-inch layer of pine straw or finely shredded pine bark mulch around the bases of your trees and shrubs. You can also use fallen leaves: Rake them into a pile, and chop them up with a lawn mower; then gather them, and spread them around your plants. They’ll appreciate the extra protection during winter months.”

Harvesting

Do you love fresh brussel sprouts? Well if you do, you are in luck because December is the perfect time to harvest them.

Pruning

A number of deciduous trees actually do better when pruning is done during late autumn to early winter.  A few examples include: