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It may seem like there is no gardening to do during the holiday season, but in reality there is still plenty to keep enthusiastic gardeners busy even when the weather outside is frightful. Gardening in December means… Pruning for Natural Decorations Pruning berry-laden twigs, lush pine boughs and plump seed stalks can yield beautiful accessories for natural centerpieces, flower arrangements, mantle swags and other decorations for the holiday season. Choose the best trimmings for decorating, or add a unique touch by accessorizing them with holiday bows or metallic paint. Continuing to Compost Your compost pile needs care year-round, and turning...

Some people believe that Christmas just isn’t Christmas without a real Christmas tree. In any case, there are some steps you can take to make sure your tree stays healthy and well-preserved throughout the holiday season. • Prepare For Your Tree: Make sure you have a stand that can hold at least one gallon of water. Though you should expect the tree to soak up additional water, this is probably sufficient. Also make sure you refresh your tree by making a straight cut, taking one inch off the bottom. This will improve water intake. • Watering Your Tree: Always keep...

Birds need liquid water to drink year-round. While they can melt snow and ice in the winter to drink, doing so takes a lot of calories and body heat, and if backyard birders provide liquid water, birds will be healthy and their winter survival rates will be higher. Providing winter water begins long before snow falls. Bird Lovers should start by winterizing their bird baths in autumn to be sure they are ready for the first freezing temperatures. 5 Fast Steps to Winterize Bird Baths If you want to provide water to birds no matter how cold it may get,...