December 8, 2012 1 - Caring for indoor plants, pruning,
irrigation, and composting are some important garden activities
for late fall. Yard and Garden December 8, 2012 What can I be
doing in my garden at this time of year? The frost has killed
everything, but the warm days are just too beautiful to stay
indoors. Santa Fe area Now is a good time for indoor gardening,
especially watching for insect pests and diseases to develop. If
you catch these problems early, you will be much more successful
in saving your plants. However, your question implies that you
want to be working outside. It is not too late to plant the
bulbs of spring-flowering plants, but you should get them
planted as soon as possible. Good soil preparation as needed by
each type of bulb plant will result in the best results. Proper
planting depth and irrigation at least once a month through the
winter are also important. Even though the days have been warm,
you may find that the ground (the moisture in the soil) has
frozen in areas that remain