Some people wish to vacation from gardening by December, but the genuinely devoted realise that there are still plenty of Northeast gardening activities to do in December.
Even after the ground has frozen solid in the Northeast, gardening tasks such as planning the garden for the next season may still be completed. The following Northeast area to-do list will assist in completing December gardening activities that will increase the success of the next growing season.
Holiday Gardening in the Northeast
There are a lot of December garden chores to do before the weather forces you inside due to the impending cold and snow in the Northeast.
Many of you will be shopping for a Christmas tree if you have had it with gardening and are better prepared to enjoy the holidays. If you are cutting or purchasing a fresh tree, store it as long as possible in a fabulous location. Also, shake the tree vigorously before buying to see how many needles fall. Fewer needles will fall from the tree as it becomes younger.
Some people would instead purchase a live tree. Choose a tree with a sizable root ball in a considerable container or covered in burlap.
Add festive houseplants, such as poinsettias, amaryllis, kalanchoe, cyclamen, orchids, or other vibrant alternatives, to liven up the space.
Gardening in the Northeast: Regional To-Do List
The month of December involves more than simply the holidays for yard duties. If you have not already, now is the time to change the soil in the vegetable garden and mulch fragile perennials to remove overwintering insects and lower their population the following year. Additionally, this is an excellent time to amend the soil with compost and/or lime if you have not previously.
December is the best time to take hardwood cuttings from deciduous trees and shrubs. For planting in the early spring, bury the cutting in the sand in a cold frame or outside the garden. Check for and manually remove bagworms from junipers and arborvitae.
Additional December Garden Tasks
In the Northeast, you may want to keep your avian friends in mind while gardening in December. Their bird feeders should be cleaned and refilled. If you use the fence to keep the deer away, check it for any holes and fix them.
Large-leafed indoor plants should be washed with a gentle soap and water solution after you finish your outside tasks to remove dirt and dust from their pores. Consider installing a humidifier in rooms of the house with indoor plants. They struggle in the winter’s dry air, and you will breathe easier.
Stock up on the sand, cat litter, or fertiliser. Use them on ice driveways and walkways instead of damaging salt.