Tips for December

Clear leaves from paths, and where they lie thickly on grass.

Tie in whippy shoots of climbing roses before they are damaged.

Float a ball in the fish pond to reduce the pressure of ice on the structure, and to prevent total freezing.

Ensure the potting shed is clean and tidy, and all pots and trays are washed, ready for next season.

All dahlias and cannas should have been lifted by now, after the frost has blackened the top foliage.

Tie in whippy shoots of climbing roses before they are damaged.

Float a ball in the fish pond to reduce the pressure of ice on the structure, and to prevent total freezing.

Ensure the potting shed is clean and tidy, and all pots and trays are washed, ready for next season.

All dahlias and cannas should have been lifted by now, after the frost has blackened the top foliage.