December’s plants of the month
December's plants of the month are the winterstems: those wonderful shrubs and trees which brighten our borders even after every last leaf has fallen and the frost is hard on the ground. Stems are often an afterthought in choosing a plant, well behind flowers, foliage and fruit. But at this time of year they are revealed as the fine bone [...]
Jobs for December
What to do in the garden in December: Clear, frosty days make you glad to be alive, and the garden has a lovely, pared-down beauty at this time of year. Get outside and discover a winter paradise with our jobs to do this month. General tasks: Rejuvenate overgrown deciduous hedges cutting back about 30cm lower than the height you want [...]