December Gardening Tasks – Winter In The Southwest Garden

Winter in the Southwest varies significantly. Snow is common at higher elevations, while low desert dwellers enjoy warm, sunny afternoons following chilly mornings.  Either way, there are plenty of December gardening tasks to keep you busy. Your December gardening to-do list should include plenty of downtime; your garden rests during the winter, and so should you.  Here are a few ideas for Southwest gardening in December. December Gardening To-Do List: Tips on Southwest Gardening in December Continue planting spring-blooming bulbs until the end of the year if the weather is comfortable and the ground isn’t frozen. Look for late-season bargains in garden centers. Plant succulents, including yucca and agave now. This gives new plants all winter to settle in before warmer weather arrives in a few short months. If you’ve already had a hard freeze, postpone planting succulents until early spring.  Remember the birds during winter in the Southwest. Keep […]

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