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Garden Preparation for the Winter Months

Garden Preparation for the Winter Months

By Andrew Tweddle on 19th October, 2011

With September’s mini heat wave well and truly behind us, the cold weather is definitely setting in for winter. In recent articles we’ve talked about plants that can survive harsh weather conditions, and provide you with a garden that accompanies your Decorated Shed garden office all year long. There are also a number of tips you can follow to prepare your garden as a whole to help whatever plants you do have survive rain, snow, cold temperatures and even frost.

Provide Shelter

This is particularly important when facing the increasingly strong winds that set in throughout October and November. Any plants you plan to leave in your garden throughout winter should not be too exposed to high winds, which can cause considerable damage to any delicate plants. By placing these plants in an area near a wall or fence, you can give them the best possible chance of surviving through the winter.

Move Plants Inside

No matter how much protection and shelter you give some plants, they will not be able to survive during winter. Frost is one of the main problems, and there is very little you can do about that if your plants are still outside. If you know that your smaller, more fragile plants will struggle to survive outside, simply bring them inside. Whether you keep them in a heated green house, in your main home or your Decorated Shed garden office, they will have a much better chance of surviving and also provide a touch of greenery to your home or garden office.

Reap the Rewards of Your Garden

If you have any fruit, vegetables or herbs growing in your garden, now is the time to pick them. While you may have already picked the majority, if you wait much longer, the fruit may be damaged by frost and essentially be wasted.

Plan Ahead

While the winter is a time when there is not much you can do in your garden, you can prepare for next spring, which will catch you off guard if you’re not ready. Start by cutting the grass if needed, because this will be your last opportunity to do so before spring, especially if rain or frost sets in. Also, if there are areas of your garden where you want to grow new turf, now is the time to lay it. While it will hardly grow over the winter, this will give it time to bed down and give you better results in the spring.

Looking after your garden in winter can be notoriously difficult, and even when taking every precaution, you may find some of your plant get damaged or wilt in cold weather. However the precautions listed above are some of the ways to give your plants a fighting chance, and should they survive, will provide a beautiful winter scene for you to enjoy from the warmth and comfort of your Decorated Shed garden office.


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