Ten Winter Gardening Tips You Should Know
With the cold winter months upon us, you may be looking for ways to garden and keep your plants and garden from getting frozen and/or eaten this winter. Here are a few gardening tips that you should know in order for your garden to make it through winter and bring you into the spring season.
- Bubble wrap: You will want to take extra steps to ensure your outside plants in pots stay warm and don’t freeze so wrap them in bubble wrap to help insulate them.
- Pruning: You will want to prune trees and other plants because there are no leaves, bugs or birds on them. You will want to do some research as not all plants need pruning.
- Grouping: If you have a few potted plants, group them together to help them stay warm and protect them during high winds.
- Sun exposure: Plant your garden with northern or eastern sun exposure as the temperature doesn't fluctuate as much.
- Bring inside: Bring smaller potted plants inside to ensure they wont freeze.
- Watering: Their growth slows down in the winter but they still need water to stay hydrated.
- Burlap screens: These provide protection from harsh winds and snowfall.
- Fence: Protect your plants and garden from wandering animals by building a fence around them.
- Mulch: Mulch will help your plants stay insulated and warm in the winter especially if they aren’t in pots. Be sure to spread the mulch around the stems and replenish as necessary.
- Cut back Perennials: Make sure to cut back all perennials so that they will blossom correctly and be healthier in the spring. Just cut off any large pieces so that the plant is flush with the ground which will also help the from getting frozen or eaten during the winter months. *Courtesy of blessmyweeds.com
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