December Gardening Tips

*Remove snow from evergreen shrubs to
prevent the branches from breaking. Tap the
branches gently.

*Place Christmas trees away from fireplaces,
radiators, heat vents and anything else that
could dry the needles. Keep your Christmas
tree well watered from the time it is brought
home until it is discarded.

*Minimize traffic on a frozen lawn to reduce
winter damage.

*A common complaint in growing rubber
plants indoors is yellowing leaves with dead
spots on the edges. This is usually caused
by overwatering. Bottom drainage helps
remove surplus water.

*House plants with large leaves and smooth
foliage such as philodendrons, dracaena
and rubber plant, benefit if their leaves are
washed with a damp cloth to remove dust.

*A home weather station that includes a
minimum/maximum thermometer, a rain
gauge and a weather log is a good gift for a
gardener.

*Check belts and spark plugs, change the
oil, sharpen the blades and clean off dirt so
equipment will be ready to go when you
need it next spring.

*Drain the fuel tank of the lawn mower or
tiller before putting the machine away for the
winter.

*Clean and sharpen lawn and garden tools
and store them in a dry storage area.

*After Christmas, your live tree can be moved
outside and be redecorated for the birds.
Anchor the tree in a bucket full of damp
sand. Put on strings of popcorn and
cranberries. Apples, oranges, leftover breads
and pine cones covered with peanut butter
then dipped in birdseed can also be added.
For best results, push the edible ornaments
well into the tree.

*Start reviewing and expanding your garden
notes to help with next year's plans.

*Check fruits, vegetables, corms and tubers
that you have in storage. Sort out any that
show signs of disease and dispose of them.
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