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Jobs of the winter month
During the winter the plants are at rest. It is therefore the ideal time to plant flowering shrubs in pots or pots. We are still in time to plant spring-flowering bulbous plants (eg crocus, allium, tulips, etc.). If instead we want something ready to effect we plant violets that do not fear the frost and bloom throughout the winter. With the violas it will also be possible to create beautiful flowerbeds that can brighten up the garden at home. Also the heather is very suitable both for the garden and for terraces and balconies; we can also consider planting plants with berries, such as the symphoricarpos or the gaultheria, which cheer with their colors throughout the winter.
Works of the month garden December
Even in the orchard, if the land is not frozen, we can make some ivories from the December garden month such as planting new fruit trees. To properly plant a fruit plant we will have to prepare a hole about 50-60 cm deep and 40-50 cm in diameter. On the bottom of the hole we put mature manure that we will cover with a 10 cm layer of earth so that the roots do not come into contact with it. then position the plant in the center of the hole and cover it with a soil composed of 3 parts of earth, 1 part of peat and a part of earthworm humus. Avoid pruning the plants during the colder months in order to prevent the frost from ruining the branches. We spread mature manure around the fruit trees already home, without touching the trunk, and if possible we dig. We treat all the fruits of the garden with fungicides. this operation is absolutely essential on peach, cherry, apricot and plum trees.
Growing plants in winter
The winter climate will bring us, at least in the northernmost areas of our peninsula, the first frosts. For this reason it is good to protect our plants and prevent them from dying because of too intense cold. We therefore repair plants that are most afraid of frost. Ideal for protecting plants are beech or straw leaves. For acidophilic plants we recommend the use of pine or peat needles. We reduce the waterings and interrupt the fertilizations.
The lawn is at complete rest. For this reason we interrupt any type of fertilization or weeding. We avoid stepping on the turf when it is frozen. We rake all the dried leaves in order to avoid that, by rotting, they cause mold or fungus.
Cultivation tips
If we wish to obtain good results as regards the growth of our plants even during the cold season, it is appropriate to dedicate time to our crops.
Let's see together what are the jobs of the December garden month that can be performed.
In areas with more rigid climates, delicate plants grown in pots such as oleanders, lemons, bougainvilee, gardenias, etc. should be stored in a cold greenhouse. We also repair lantana, fuchsias and hibiscus. In the orchard we harvest the last apples and pears at late ripening if we have not already done it before. The season is also good for kiwi harvesting. We spread mature manure around the fruit plants, without touching the trunk, and if possible we dig.
