West Somerton – December
- By Richard Walters
- 23 Dec 2017
- Monthly Updates
As we head into the festive season (but not before 1st week of December, in our house at least) keen gardeners will still be finding plenty to do outside. The first rose pruning can be started now – remove dead, diseased and damaged branches (including branches that are rubbing together), tie in new growth (on climbing roses) and take back long side shoots by two thirds their length. The main aim at this time of year is to tidy up the plant and prevent wind...