Pike Nurseries’ Melodie McDanal visited Good Day Atlanta Friday to talk about December Gardening.
In the Garden
– Decorate for Christmas – Put up fresh, fragrant wreaths and garland, and wrap your house in Christmas lights
– Add Color – There’s still time to add flower color to your garden and containers. Plant pansies, hardy cyclamen, Helleborus Gold Collection and more
– Bulbs – This is your last chance to plant spring blooming bulbs like hyacinths, crocus and tulips. Plant bulbs pointy side up
– Prune for Décor – Prune evergreen plants like holly, magnolia, dogwood and more. Use the cuttings in your table arrangement or mantel décor
In the House
– Christmas Tree – Get your Christmas tree now.
– Poinsettias Christmas Cactus – Decorate with poinsettias and Christmas cactus throughout your home. Avoid putting plants near drafty areas or near a heat source
For the Birds
– Food sources for birds are more limited this time of year
– Place bird feeders throughout your yard
– Bird suet is especially good this time of year since it packs lots of nutrients – it’s like a powerbar for the birds
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