List of works on the garden and garden, lunar sowing calendar for December 2017

In winter, the period of rest and sleep begins at the summer cottage at the plants. This does not mean that there is no work for you. It is necessary to monitor wintering plants, covering them with snow, protecting them from pests. There is work in greenhouses, gardens, with indoor plants.

Calendar gardener, grower and gardener, what to do in early December

In early December, following the lunar calendar of the gardener for December 2017, walk around the garden, compact the snow along the fences of the site: it makes it difficult for small rodents to sneak in. If there is little snow, grab everything from the paths and grooves to cover the soil above the roots of trees in the garden and the garden plants that need shelter. Examine the branches of shrubs and trees, clean them from the snow: if they ic up, they will break. You need to whitewash trunks before the first snow, if not done so before.

In early December, the lunar calendar of the grower for December 2017 recommends sowing annuals:

• Adonis summer, alissum sea, aster Chinese;
• Cornflower, Clove Chinese, Godetion;
• Delphinium, Iberis, Calendula,
• Cosmeyu, Lavateru, Mac-Cay,
• Phlox Drumond, dimorfekte, colinsia;
• Rezedu, scabiosa and eshsoltsiyu.

When winter sowing, the grooves do not need, it is enough to ram the snow in a flower bed and sow directly into the snow, covered with earth. Since the snow is trapped, the seeds will not be washed away with thawed snow at the thaw, and mice will not get to them.

The lunar calendar for indoor plants in 2017 in early December, advises to do citrus plants. Seeds (grapefruit, orange, tangerine or lemon), having previously removed a firm skin, sow in pots with the soil moistened with warm water. Cover the pot with glass or polyethylene and leave until the sprouts and leaves appear. If you want a plant to bear fruit, you need to plant it.

The list of works in the middle of the month

In the second decade of December you need to do spring plantings. Above them you need to tamp the snow crust, over winter crops, on the contrary, to clear from too much snow. Inspect the greenhouses: the snow must be removed from the roofs. Check whether there are crusts on lawns, in gardens, to protect trees from rodents, collect snow cone-shaped and pour water.

Potted plants in winter are most affected by dust. Once a week, wipe the leaves with a damp cloth, especially with ficus. You can use whey or beer, the substances contained in them will give a gloss that repels dust. Plants with small leaves for convenience, rinse under the shower, but note that the pressure should be weak, the water is about 30 degrees.

The lunar sowing calendar for indoor plants recommends planting tulip and crocus bulbs in December, they bloom in two months - this means that by March 8 you will have flowers. You can plant hyacinths, daffodils and Pushkinia. Why not please yourself with greenery in the middle of winter? Plant spicy greens, sorrel, and onions in feather boxes in boxes. In December, you can also plant lilies in pots, transplant or plant violets.

What to do at the end of the month

At the end of the month there is a lot of work in greenhouses. In the heated greenhouses, according to the lunar calendar for the month of December 2017, it is possible to sow early cucumbers. Sow dill, parsley, salads, mustard between the rows. Rhubarb and asparagus grow well in the greenhouse. Plant tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, for their growth, provide additional coverage.

In the gardens, do not forget about the birds: they greatly facilitate the life of plants, feeding on insects. Take time to build feeders. Put seeds, cereals or bread crumbs in them. Walk along the beds: where you need, tuck in the snow or remove.

The gardener's lunar calendar for December 2017 advises to draw your attention to the garden, there could be wounds on trees under the weight of snow. Broken branches cut and cover the edges with garden pitch. With deep cracks, it is necessary to disinfect 5% of copper sulfate. Next, regularly shake off adhering snow.

Detailed lunar calendar for December 2017

Day of month	Phase of the moon	Zodiac sign	Ongoing work
1-2	Waxing Crescent	Taurus	You can sow at home: marigold, dahlia, hyacinth, gladiolus, sweet peas, iris, crocus, lily, nasturtium, narcissus, tulip, sage; houseplants: begonias, violet, cyclamen Persian, soft-flowered primrose. Soaking and germination of seeds, long-growing plants can be carried out.
3	Full moon	Twins
4	Decreasing	Twins	Possible seeding climbers: beans and peas. Sowing of ornamental plants with dangling, creeping or creeping stems.
5-6		Crayfish	These days it is possible to sow cultures in which the root system develops more. Inspect the garden and carry out the necessary work there.
7-8		a lion	You can put mattiola, sweet peas, calendula at home. Plant spicy herbs in boxes, onions on a feather in a pot.
9-10		Virgo	It is not necessary these days to soak the seeds for sowing, clean the greenhouse, clean the tracks from the snow. Plants are better not to engage.
11-12-13		Libra	Pay attention to indoor plants: carnation, dahlia, gladiolus, delphinium, iris, clematis, daisy, nasturtium, forget-me-not, peony, primula, violet, phlox, chrysanthemum, sage. Take protective measures from rodents.
14-15		Scorpio	Sowing and planting on the seedlings of annuals and perennials. At home, sow spicy greens.
16-17		Sagittarius	Sight in the greenhouse, weed and burn the beds, prepare rows for subsequent plantings.
18	New moon	Sagittarius
19-20	Waxing Crescent	Capricorn	In the greenhouse you can sow: onions (batun, leek, bulb, chives), carrots, bitter pepper, radish, garlic; Spicy and greens: basil, mint, parsley, celery, dill, horseradish, spinach, sorrel;
21-22-23		Aquarius	Possible transplantation of plants: room maple, alokaziya sander, bokarneyya, dracenza Godsef, kalateya, callistemon lemon yellow, cocyrocotic berry, dwarf coleus, Rowley's cross, euphorbia, the finest, robee, sweet stromant, jatropha.
24-25		Fish	Top dressing of indoor plants, garden cleaning is recommended; planting of indoor plants is possible: Indian white azalea, heliotrope hybrid, hibiscus (Chinese rose), hydrangea, cineraria (bloody cross), lily.
26-27		Aries	Planting in the greenhouse spicy-green: basil, mustard, coriander (cilantro), watercress, leaf mustard, parsley on the greens, radishes, lettuce.
28-29		Taurus	Favorable planting tomatoes, eggplant, sweet peppers, legumes. Hang the bird feeders in the garden.
30-31		Twins	Sowing on cabbage seedlings (white cabbage, Peking, kohlrabi), pepper, radish, fennel.

December is a good month for planning and carrying out preventive and preparatory work. You probably looked at the recommendations of the lunar calendar for December 2016, which means you should not miss the opportunity to plan your spring-summer activities in accordance with the prompts of the lunar calendar of the current year.