These 7 things to do in the garden in December: advice from experienced gardeners

05.12.2023 10:18

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The days are gradually getting shorter, but the list of tasks for the summer resident is gradually growing.

The gardener has a lot of work to do, as he has to protect trees from bad weather, snow, pests and rodents.

You have to set priorities and do more important things.

Let's pay attention to the advice of the expert of the online publication "Belnovosti" and agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.

What tasks are best to do in December

Here is a list of tasks.

  1. Insulation of trees and bushes. It is better to mulch the trunk circle and add covering material.
  2. Covering strawberries. Use spruce branches or poplar branches.
  3. Inspect the grapes. Make sure the bushes are securely covered.
  4. Stratification of cherry and plum stones. The period is from 4 to 6 months.
  5. Pruning winter-hardy crops. Currants, gooseberries, viburnum, rose hips and barberries are usually pruned at this time.
  6. Removing old trees. And in the spring you can uproot the stumps.
  7. Remove snow from the branches. Use a regular broom.

Dmitry Liskovich Author: Dmitry Liskovich Internet resource editor

Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert: Anastasia KovrizhnykhExpert / Belnovosti