Top tasks for December Looking for some gardening jobs to do this month, check out our guide: Wash pots and seed trays with warm soapy water in time for spring sowing. Water your greenhouse sparingly in the morning and ventilate when possible to keep the atmosphere dry. Cover empty veg beds with fleece or clear…
Caring for your fresh Christmas tree One of the benefits of having a real Christmas tree is that they are much better for the environment. They are grown as a field crop so as soon as one is cut, another is planted. Although they aren’t carbon neutral, Christmas trees help to reduce greenhouse gases by…
At a glance guide to selecting and caring for your Christmas poinsettia: Select a plant with a minimum of five heads, as it will give a longer lasting display. Ensure that the poinsettia is sleeved before taking it outside to get it home with you. Once you get your poinsettia home, you should place it…
Selecting the perfect Christmas tree Selecting the right Christmas tree for you and your home is an important job. Whether you opt for a real or artificial tree, you will have to live with it for well over a month, so you want to be sure you’re selecting the right one. Follow our handy tips…