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The Sunday Gardener's December's Calendar has jobs and tips for winter gardening.
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Best Plants and Shrubs for December
Mahonia for Winter Colour
This is Mahonia x media 'Charity' flowering through December and the Winter. Mahonia is a tough, maintenance free shade tolerant shrub, which has sharp spines and so suitable to be planted as perimeter fencing, if needed. A good shrub for a tricky spot- more about Growing Mahonias.
Winter flowering Jasmine
Also offering bright yellow flowers is the Winter flowering Jasmine, an easy to grow climbing plant. This type of Jasmine is not scented, but is easy to grow and not fussy about its conditions. It's lovely yellow flowers lighten the December gloom.
Wildlife this month
This time of year there is a lot of owl activity. Tawny Owls are vocal at night hooting and screeching as they establish territory and are seeking a mate. It is a magical sound, perhaps take a few minutes to relax and listen to the gentle sounds of the owls alongside a stream.
Winter Lettuces
Enjoy fresh lettuce all the year round. You can grow lettuce under a cloche and extend the growing season by planting Winter lettuces such as Winter Purslane, Corn Salad, Land Cress and Winter lettuces ' Density' and ' Winter King' - Advice on How to Grow Winter Lettuces.
Gardening ideas and inspiration
Flowering plants
Easy to grow Spring and Summer flowering plants, advice as to the best climbing and scented plants.
Shrubs and Bushes
Ideas for the Best Evergreen shrubs, Spring and Summer Flowering shrubs and fast growing shrubs.
Wildlife Garden
Advice on plants to attract bees and butterflies into your garden. Check out the 10 Best wildlife friendly plants and shrubs.
Grow your Own Veg
How to grow your own veg, including growing from seed and the best veg for growing in containers
Gardening Calendar
A month by month guide with advice and top tips what to do in the garden each month. Seasonal monthly advice in the Sunday Gardener's Newsletter.
Garden Ponds
An easy step by step guide with illustrations on how to build a pond, choosing a pond liner, and attracting wildlife to your pond.
Gardening tips
Pages of gardening tips including how to get rid of slugs and snails, what does frost hardy mean, when to use the Chelsea Chop and much more.
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Regular posts with gardening chat on the Sunday Gardener's award winning blog, including visitors questions.
