Flowers checklist

9 - 15 December 2013

It's time to...

Clear away annual climbers, like sweet peas and morning glory, growing on obelisks
Pick seedheads and evergreen foliage and mix with fruit such as clementines or limes to make a fresh Christmas wreath
Move tubs of shrubs or winter bedding to a sheltered spot if conditions turn very cold
Take root cuttings of oriental poppies and other perennials
Look for early-flowering snowdrops to pot up and bring into the house
Prepare soil well before planting new roses
Cover branches of holly berries with netting to keep birds away
Prune overgrown laurel, yew and camellias back hard to rejuvenate them
Wrap straw or bracken around the base of tender shrubs and climbers to protect them the from cold
Check stakes and ties are secure on trees and climbers