Pacific Northwest Gardener's December Checklist
by Le jardinet · 10 photos · 2 comments
The art of armchair gardening. If this is your idea of gardening in December, then I'm right with you! There's nothing quite like sitting in your favorite armchair by a roaring fire and enjoying your garden through the window.
by Design Associates - Lynette Zambon, Carol Merica
Observation is key to good garden design. We can be so busy digging, weeding and pruning that we forget to look up and see the broader perspective.
When a snowy blanket covers the ground, we focus on the silhouettes and shadows in the garden without the distraction of color.
by Le jardinet
When a snowy blanket covers the ground, we focus on the silhouettes and shadows in the garden without the distraction of color.
Time to take notes. What sort of winter highlights are there in your garden? This is the time to take notes and photographs of what works and what doesn't.
Structures such as arbors, pergolas and fences become prominent landscape features even when covered in snow. Benches can seem just as enticing in winter as they did in summer.
by The Garden Consultants, Inc.
Structures such as arbors, pergolas and fences become prominent landscape features even when covered in snow. Benches can seem just as enticing in winter as they did in summer.
A splash of color creates an instant focal point — and it doesn't have to come from plants.
This winter-hardy glass sculpture can be enjoyed year-round; the cool blues work beautifully with the backdrop of evergreen trees.
by Le jardinet
This winter-hardy glass sculpture can be enjoyed year-round; the cool blues work beautifully with the backdrop of evergreen trees.
Planting ideas. When it comes to plants, redtwig dogwoods (Cornus sericea), evergreen trees and shrubs, and winter-hardy grasses, such as feather reed grass (Calamagrostis acutiflora), are favorites for the winter landscape.
I find that creating winter vignettes is more effective than just placing a single conifer here and there. For example, this stand of redtwig dogwoods looks all the more striking for being placed in front of the ghostly quaking aspens (Populus tremuloides).
by Tom Debley I find that creating winter vignettes is more effective than just placing a single conifer here and there. For example, this stand of redtwig dogwoods looks all the more striking for being placed in front of the ghostly quaking aspens (Populus tremuloides).
Winter container gardens. In just a few minutes you can spruce up your container gardens to be ready for the holidays. Simply tuck in a few decorations, cones and cut evergreen boughs.
by Le jardinet
Apple Bird Feeders - $5.99 [ Link ]
Feed the birds. Remember your feathered friends! I include Parney cotoneaster (Cotoneaster lacteus) in our winter garden simply because the robins enjoy the fruit so much. If you don't have many natural food sources for the birds, consider adding a feeder. Keep a shallow dish of water available for them too.
by Gardener's Supply Company
Bring your garden inside. Many bulbs can be forced inside to bloom in just a few weeks. Fragrant paperwhites (Narcissus papyraceus) are a popular choice and so easy to grow.
Finishing Touches- Junior League of Palo Alto-Mid Peninsula Holiday House Tour
Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) bulbs can be forced in the same way and make for a spectacular holiday display, or you can give them as gifts to family and friends.
Atherton Holiday House Tour
So pull your chair up to the fire and look out at your garden. You've worked hard in it all year — now it is time to appreciate all you have accomplished.
Grab your computer rather than your shovel and start creating ideabooks for next year. But put an extra log on the fire first.
Happy holidays.
by Forum Phi
Grab your computer rather than your shovel and start creating ideabooks for next year. But put an extra log on the fire first.
Happy holidays.
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Your photo's are absolutely beautiful. Eventhough we live in the Northeast, we have not had snow like that in years and I miss the beauty and the crispness. Thought you may like a new garden container called Living Ledge at www.livingledge.com
Happy Holidays ~
Chrissy Rex