This Month in Your Southwest Yard – December
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December Garden Tasks
Winter begins and plant growth is on hold until February
Prune to shape evergreens, and save some of the trimmings for holiday decorations, such as from this Hollyleaf Cherry (yes, my ocean-bred husband does wear shorts all year, even in winter unless it is literally freezing).
~Prune to shape evergreens like arborvitae, juniper, pines, and cypress—and save trimmings for holiday decorations
~Prune dense trees to avoid wind damage; make sure young trees are well-staked
~For overnight protection when frost threatens, cover delicate plants with large cardboard boxes, old sheets, or tarps
~Consider setting irrigation timers to “off”, and manually water in response to our irregular winter weather, based on winds, rain, or snow; using the manual mode on your controller in winter can save precious water
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