December
| Flower/Plants | Fruit/Vegetables | Greenhouse | General |
|---|---|---|---|
| Move patio containers to a sheltered spot if very cold | Take hardwood cuttings from healthy fruit bushes | Monitor heaters to ensure they are working efficiently | Wrap insulation around all outside taps and pipes |
| Plant out Wallflowers | Start pruning apple and pear trees | Plant up Hippeastrums (Amaryllis) bulbs | Order early from seed catalogues |
| Plant out new rose bushes | Cut down Jerusalem artichokes | Ventilate greenhouses on warm, dry days | Dig compost into beds empty areas of soil |
| Take root cuttings of suitable perennials | Prune Gooseberry bushes | Treat timber with preservative | Check tree and climber ties are secure |
| Move shrubs growing in the wrong place | Sow winter lettuces | Use rainwater to keep potted azaleas moist | Keep bird feeders clean |
January – February – March – April – May – June - July - August – September - October - November - December










