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Poinsettias are a wonderful plant in store at this time of year. With their showy bracts, they provide exceptional colour, make a great Christmas gift or could be used as a centre piece on the dining room table. Indoors, they like indirect sunlight and don't over water. Only apply water to the soil, not the leaves. Once the flowers are finished, prune back and plant in the garden or a larger pot. Fertilise after flowering.
Plant magnolias too, ‘Little Gem' is a good choice. It's compact growing, evergreen and makes a wonderful specimen tree but can also be pruned as a hedge. Plant along a fence line to create a screen.
Bougainvilleas make a great splash of colour. Plant in full sun and they will reward you with their brightly coloured bracts. Plant as a ground cover or let your ‘bougie' climb a trellis. There are also compact and smaller growing dwarf varieties that suit pots.
Other sun loving plants available this month include geraniums. These hardy plants make a great show in a pot or the garden.
Get in some edibles too. Plant beans, which like the heat, also put in lettuces for summer salads. Blueberries suit a pot, as well as the garden.
If you've got some room and climbing space, you can't go past a passionfruit. Plant in well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. Mangos and avocados are in store now too.
With summer, also comes prolific growth. Keep up with mulch. This will help the soil retain moisture and protect plant roots. Lucerne or sugar cane are great options. Be sure to keep the mulch away from the plant trunk, because if it's located too close to the trunk, it can cause collar rot.
Fertilise the lawn. Water before application and then again after. Don't fertilise on really hot, dry days as it will likely burn the plants.
Feed ferns and palms with a slow release fertiliser.
Check irrigation and sprinkler systems. Warmer temperatures dry out the soil, so monitor the water needs of the garden regularly and drench plants if they need it. A good tip is to get a soaker hose.
Before turning on sprinklers, be sure to check with your local authority about watering regulations and restrictions in your area.
December is a peak time for harvest in the garden. Everything is plentiful and abundant. Sweetcorn is ready to pick, tomatoes are ripening on the bush, as are cucumbers. Summer berries taste delicious. Zucchini are ready, so are chillies. Keep picking herbs to promote growth. They are also perfect chopped up in salads.
December is a great time to be in the garden in NSW. It's the ideal time to get the garden ready for the barbecue and festive season.
Check out the wide range of plants online or visit your local Bunnings Warehouse to find out how you can bring your garden to life.
Remember the Perfect Plant Promise. All our plants (except seedlings) are guaranteed for 12 months. If you're not 100 percent happy, return your plant (with receipt or tax invoice) and we'll refund it.
Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.
