Lots of us simply forget about our gardens in the winter when it is cold. This is an essential time to prepare for the coming spring months.
There is usually a fair amount of clearing up and tidying to do at this time of year. Dropped leaves can be used to make rich compost when broken down, so rake them up and store them in bags for later. Beds should be thoroughly weeded, and roots removed where possible to prevent them coming up again in no time. If you have still got dead annuals in your beds, remove them now. To improve the amount of air and drainage in the soil, rake it over once you have finished your weeding.
Neaten and prune your shrubs, hedges and trees prior to spring growth.
If you have been meaning to create some new flower beds, then the cold months are the best time to do this. Rake some compost to new beds straight away to allow sufficient time for it to break down in the soil. Mixing compost in the garden soil gives plants a massive boost. The same applies to your veggie patch, you will also need to dig it over thoroughly and prepare the soil by adding manure or compost. It is a great feeling to get these jobs completed in plenty of time for when you are ready to begin planting. If you have some winter veg growing already in your patch, just turn the area around them and compost on top of the soil in the areas where you already have growth as it will slowly break down and give them an extra boost.
Many gardens lack colour and inspiration at this time of year but this does not need to be the case and any garden centre will have a range of lovely winter plants to choose from. Even in the winter there is no need for any outside space to appear drab. Add some appeal to your winter garden by choosing from a wonderful variety of interesting plants.
Gorgeous shrubs such as Winter Jasmine will give you a display of tiny blooms. Or perhaps you could try planting some Holly, or Pyracantha. For an immediate splash of colour, Iris and Crocus are great Winter choices. Combine and group a selection of Heathers together in beds for an attractive look. You will always find a knowledgable member of staff at your local garden centre if you would like some advice regarding planting information.
There is usually a fair amount of clearing up and tidying to do at this time of year. Dropped leaves can be used to make rich compost when broken down, so rake them up and store them in bags for later. Beds should be thoroughly weeded, and roots removed where possible to prevent them coming up again in no time. If you have still got dead annuals in your beds, remove them now. To improve the amount of air and drainage in the soil, rake it over once you have finished your weeding.
Neaten and prune your shrubs, hedges and trees prior to spring growth.
If you have been meaning to create some new flower beds, then the cold months are the best time to do this. Rake some compost to new beds straight away to allow sufficient time for it to break down in the soil. Mixing compost in the garden soil gives plants a massive boost. The same applies to your veggie patch, you will also need to dig it over thoroughly and prepare the soil by adding manure or compost. It is a great feeling to get these jobs completed in plenty of time for when you are ready to begin planting. If you have some winter veg growing already in your patch, just turn the area around them and compost on top of the soil in the areas where you already have growth as it will slowly break down and give them an extra boost.
Many gardens lack colour and inspiration at this time of year but this does not need to be the case and any garden centre will have a range of lovely winter plants to choose from. Even in the winter there is no need for any outside space to appear drab. Add some appeal to your winter garden by choosing from a wonderful variety of interesting plants.
Gorgeous shrubs such as Winter Jasmine will give you a display of tiny blooms. Or perhaps you could try planting some Holly, or Pyracantha. For an immediate splash of colour, Iris and Crocus are great Winter choices. Combine and group a selection of Heathers together in beds for an attractive look. You will always find a knowledgable member of staff at your local garden centre if you would like some advice regarding planting information.
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