December at Bernaville

The start of December may seem like you have very few hours of sunlight to manage your garden tasks but ahoy, longer days are on the horizon after the 21st and this is the opportunity to help our wildlife friends out where we can. Keep fresh water and birdfood available for the wild birds and potentially make your own bug hotel indoors whilst it rains, we need our native pollinators as much as they need us!

Tony’s top tip

Now’s the time to plant a tree! It doesn’t matter what type of tree you choose small or big, just go for it before the soil gets too solid with the dropping temperatures. First prepare the area and dig a hole usually twice the size of the pot your tree has come in. Sprinkle a good handful of mychorhizal funghi into the hole and then pop your tree out it’s pot and into the soil! Fill in the gaps with more compost and give it a good firm heel in to make sure it’s stable. Give it a good soak with a hose and enjoy your new tree for years to come!

Gift Idea

Searching for the perfect Christmas gift? We have a variety of options for every budget and have rounded up our guaranteed favourites in our festive The Best Gifts for Gardeners Guide here.