As if you’re not busy enough in December we thought we’d compile a handy list of things you could be doing in your garden – just in case you’ve got Christmas under control! December can sometimes be a mild month – but sometimes nature throws a curve-ball and we get that long awaited snow! But is your garden snow-ready?
- Group your pot plants into a nice neat area, offering shelter against a fence or shed or somewhere out of the wind in your garden. Keeping them together offers extra protection from those harsh frosts.
- Don’t be tempted to get rid of the fading hydrangea flowers, we know it looks messy but your plants will thank you in Spring as you will have allowed the swelling buds further down the stem, the ultimate protection from the frost.
- If your rose bushes suffered from black spot this year, clear away any infected leaves from around the base of your rose bush, this will hopefully help to reduce the chance of infection in 2017.
- If you have a nice clear day, take 10 minutes to check all your climbers are well secured.
- Has your wisteria gone crazy this year? Now is the time to tidy it up – you can cut it back to 2-3 summer side-buds.
- If you are lucky enough to have holly and mistletoe in your garden you can happily harvest it now. Keep it outside with the stems in cold water to keep it fresh, it will be ready to use whenever you need it.
- This is the perfect time to prune those fruit trees. Plums, cherries and other stone fruit are best left until Summer though, as they can be prone to silver leaf fungus if pruned in Winter.
- Raspberry canes can be planted now, ready for next year.
- If you’re really looking for some jobs then why not clean out the greenhouse? It should be nice and empty and in need of a good clean. Make sure you use a horticultural disinfectant, household cleaners should not be used.
- Have a general tidy up, put your hoses away in the shed, insulate your outside tap, and if you have a warmer day it won’t hurt to ventilate the greenhouse to reduce humidity and disease.
- If you have an open fire or a wood burner now might be a good time to chop some kindling, and stock up on fuel. Ordering in bulk usually saves time and money and can be delivered pretty quickly.
- If we have a frost or even snow, avoid walking on your lawn if possible as the grass underneath is at risk of being damaged. Keep clearing those lawns!
- If you like to attract birds, then now is a good time to hang fat balls, or even half a coconut. Clean out those bird feeders and water bowls, and keep them topped up. Attracting birds to your garden is always a good idea as they eat the pests that you don’t want!
And what does the gardener want for Christmas? We’ve compiled a shortlist of 5 things to inspire you if you need to buy for someone who is an avid gardener!
No 1.
MTD M53 Snow Thrower
Ok, it’s snowing, and you’re too old to build a snowman, right? Wrong! You’re never too old to build a snowman! Ahem. Or you could buy the MTD M53 Snow Thrower and clear snow in the funnest way possible! This model is designed to start in cold weather and you can direct the snow away from borders and plants easily. Petrol driven, it is powerful and easy to manoeuvre. We have several models available, this one is priced at just £319 inc VAT. The perfect present for that gardening enthusiast in your life, or how about you all club together and get one for Dad!
No 2.
Champion 71001i-E Inverter Generator
You don’t have to be an American prepper to appreciate how handy it can be to have some back up power whether you are at home or away camping enjoying the great outdoors. Get back to nature, but um, with an electricity supply! The Champion 71001i-E Generator is just one of a great range of generators and is priced competitively at just £349.99 inc VAT and next day delivery.
No 3.
Mountfield 827M Lawn Rider
For that special someone in your life you would be truly spoiling them with the Mountfield 827M Lawn Rider. Compact and ideal for smaller spaces it arrives ready assembled and ready to use. Imagine their face on Christmas day – and imagine no more nagging your other half to get the gardening done! With 4 forward and reverse gears this will be easy to use and operate. We will also unpack, assemble and test for you so that when it will be ready to go when it arrives. This must be at the top of every avid gardeners wish list.
No 4.
Hyundai HYLS7000H Electric 2200w 7 tonne Horizontal Log Splitter
Don’t struggle over the Christmas period with trying to chop logs! Order the Hyundai HYLS7000H Electric 2200w 7 tonne Horizontal Log Splitter and you will get through huge amounts of logs quickly and efficiently with very little effort on your part! We have a range of saw horses too, if chainsawing is your thing. Our log splitters start at just £179, and our Hyundai HYLS7000H Electric 2200w 7 tonne Horizontal Log Splitter is competitively priced at just £362 inc VAT.
No 5.
Bosch AQT 33-10 Pressure Washer
If you’ve got a bit of time off over the Christmas period and the weather isn’t too bad you might want to invest in a handy pressure washer. Depending on the model you can use a pressure washer to clean your patio or even your car or bike. And what a perfect present they make, starting at just £75 we stock domestic and professional types. Any cycling fans in your family or circle of friends? Our best value pressure washer, the Bosch AQT 33-10 Pressure Washer would be the ideal gift to help them keep their bike in tip top condition, especially at this time of year. For those with slightly bigger ideas, our Briggs and Stratton Sprint 2300EPF Electric Pressure Washer offers instant start/stop, and cleans everything from decking, patios and driveways to garage floors, doors and cars and comes with a 8m hose length and a 10m cable length. Priced at just £239.00 it won’t break the bank and could be the most useful present you ever thought of!
