{"id":6816,"date":"2019-12-10T12:16:59","date_gmt":"2019-12-10T11:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=6816"},"modified":"2019-12-10T12:16:59","modified_gmt":"2019-12-10T11:16:59","slug":"rhs-tips-for-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=6816","title":{"rendered":"RHS tips for December"},"content":{"rendered":"

RHS tips this month <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1. Check winter protection is still in place. <\/span><\/p>\n

2. Make sure greenhouse heaters are working. <\/span><\/p>\n

3. Keep ice broken on ponds. <\/span><\/p>\n

4. Prune free standing apple and pear trees. <\/span><\/p>\n

5. Acers, birches and vines should be pruned before Christmas to avoid bleeding of cuts. <\/span><\/p>\n

6. Harvest leeks, parsnips and winter cabbage. <\/span><\/p>\n

7. Take hardwood cuttings. <\/span><\/p>\n

8. Do try to keep mice away from stored produce. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Wenvoe Environment group tips: <\/span><\/p>\n

1. Slips, trips and falls are the causes of most hospital visits. Take extra care this time of year. <\/span><\/p>\n

2. Keep all tools safe and fit alarms to garden out-buildings. <\/span><\/p>\n

3. Get all your powered equipment serviced so you’ll be ready for spring. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Whatever we do over winter will help when things start to grow again. Look after the lawn by re cutting the edges. If the weather stays mild and it’s dry enough it will need a high cut. Continue to rake the leaves up to let any light on to the grass. Make sure you keep the leaves clear of any alpines you may have as they can be killed off if left covered. Keep an eye on any mould that appears on plants that have been cut back. If not dealt with you may have to replace next year. Garden hygiene helps greatly at this time of year. So please dispose of any infected leaves, as diseases will survive into the following year. Check regularly on corms and tubers you have stored over winter to make sure those that show any signs of rot are removed. <\/span><\/p>\n

Garden sheds and greenhouses will make good homes for mice as the weather gets colder. Keep all bird food in sealed containers and sweep up any that has spilt. If you can’t stand the thought of dealing with dead mice from spring traps or poisoned bait and you have the humane traps to keep the prey alive, don’t just release them over the neighbours fence or they will be back home before you. To stop them coming back you will need a long walk or bus trip, as they are very good at finding their way home. <\/span><\/p>\n

Prevent Christmas tree needle drop by choosing a pine or fir tree instead of the traditional Norway spruce. These hold their needles for longer. Keep the tree away from a heat source. Cut trees will last longer if you cut 3” off the bottom of stem and stand in water. <\/span><\/p>\n

Gardeners, if you want gardening related items for Christmas, make sure you write a list or go and see the man himself. It’s the only way to get what you need. <\/span><\/p>\n

I have really enjoyed meeting lots of you around the village. Thanks for all the advice and stories. Hope you have a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year. <\/span><\/p>\n

Take care and happy gardening<\/span><\/p>\n

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RHS tips this month 1. Check winter protection is still in place. 2. Make sure greenhouse heaters are working. 3. Keep ice broken on ponds. 4. Prune free standing apple and pear trees. 5. Acers, birches and vines should be pruned before Christmas to avoid bleeding of cuts. 6. Harvest leeks, parsnips and winter cabbage. 7. Take hardwood cuttings. 8. 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