I always wait for a frost or two before commencing my winter work. In addition to pruning and removing perennials which have outstayed their welcome, I am mulching borders and placing vast amounts of bamboo canes in gardens to imagine places for new plants and trees.
Amelanchier, Birch, Magnolia and Sumach are amongst my favourite garden trees – I particularly like their multi-stemmed forms. Sadly, not everyone I work for is as enthusiastic for planting trees in their borders as I am – which I consider to be a great opportunity missed.
Recent December images of gardens in my care include.
My recommendation is ” make a realistic winter garden plan, and within that plan attempt to plant at least a couple of trees, and vast amounts of bulbs ”
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Sally Wicks 