Ozark Christian Living
Family Life & Homemaker's Guide
December
Garden
Calendar
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her
hands she planteth a vineyard.
Proverbs 31:16
View from our picture window, on a cold wintry morning!
Straw & Mulch
- Mulch azaleas, shrubs, and broad- leaves evergreens with 6" to 1' pine needles.
- Straw all perennials.
- Cover with soil stalks of climbers, tree roses, and young grape vines by laying them down.
Cut & Prune
- Trim back and protect roses.
- Prune holly, yew etc... before hard freeze and save for Christmas decorations.
Clean & Wrap
- Wrap young fruit tree trunks.
- Place guy wires on newly planted trees.
- Clean, sharpen, and store tools.
Garden
Planning and Design Tip: Gardening brings nature
into our backyards renewing our spirits amidst the stresses of life
as well as providing physical health benefits of muscle tone and
bone strength. Gardening is also a great opportunity to
retreat and enjoy the sights and aromas around us.