December Gardening

December is a great time for essential garden maintenance including tree surgery and winter pruning. We will be working to tidy up your garden, plant and move shrubs and perennials and tackle stubborn weeds when they are more visible.

Tree Surgery and Tree Care in December

Winter is the ideal time for tree surgery. Deciduous trees, which shed their leaves in the autumn, are dormant during this time, making them less likely to bleed sap or be stressed during pruning. We can safely prune, shape, or remove trees to maintain their health and appearance.

Crown thinning and shaping: Improves the tree’s structure and aesthetics.
Tree removal: Essential if a tree is dying, diseased, or in danger of falling.

Tree surgery in December helps prevent potential damage from winter storms, keeping your property and garden safe.

Winter Pruning

We work on winter pruning in December, working on dormant plants, including fruit trees, roses, and shrubs, which all benefit greatly from pruning at this time of year. We will be removing dead, diseased, or damaged branches to allow the plant to focus energy on healthier growth in the spring.Winter pruning prevents overgrowth, promotes airflow around plants, and can drastically improve the aesthetics and health of your garden.

Weeding and Garden Tidy Ups

December is a great time to tackle weeds, they are less likely to spread in the cold, but removing them before they establish roots can prevent them from reappearing in the warmer months.

Clearing fallen leaves, debris, and dead plants helps prevent pests and diseases from taking hold. Additionally, tidying up your garden makes space for seasonal plants and new growth once the weather warms up.

By investing in tree surgery continuing your garden care routine and planting during December, you’ll ensure that your garden is ready and looking beautiful come spring.

Winter is actually a critical time for the long-term health and vitality of your garden. Although many plants are dormant, there's still plenty to do in the garden that will set the stage for a thriving outdoor space in the spring. In fact, winter gardening tasks are essential for maintaining soil health, preventing pest problems, and even improving the aesthetics of your garden.

Here’s why winter is an important time to garden and how it can benefit the health of your garden in the coming months.

Tree and Shrub Pruning for Healthier Growth

Winter is the ideal time for pruning deciduous trees and shrubs. As many plants enter dormancy during the colder months, they are less likely to experience shock from pruning or suffer from the stress of sap loss. Pruning in winter encourages healthy growth in spring and helps maintain the structural integrity of your trees and shrubs.

Deadwood removal: Cutting back dead or diseased branches not only improves the overall health of your plants but also reduces the risk of pest infestations.
Shape and structure: Pruning helps shape trees and shrubs to promote better airflow and reduce overcrowding. This can prevent fungal diseases that thrive in damp, stagnant environments.

Regular winter pruning ensures that your plants will come back stronger, with a healthier, more balanced structure once the growing season begins.

Winter soil care

Winter is a great time to improve and prepare your soil for next years growing season. Adding organic matter like compost, mulch, or manure will help the soil replenish essential nutrients adding a thick layer of mulch drastically improives the health of your soil and will protect your plants over the winter.