To help plants and flowers survive the coldest season, the garden needs winter preparation. A concise checklist of tasks can make the work much easier.
Preparing Garden Plants For Winter
Autumn is the ideal time to make repairs before the cold arrives. Before temperatures drop sharply, check perennials for disease or insects and remove dark or blackened leaves. Cool weather is also a good time to create flowerbeds and repair the garden fence. Cover the soil with a thick layer of mulch so it maintains a more constant temperature in winter. Exotic plants that need warmth should be moved into pots and placed in a garden shed or another protected area before frost arrives.
Overwintering Evergreen Plants
Compost fallen leaves and use the finished compost to enrich the garden. Diseased plants and leaves should be thrown away rather than composted. Wait until the ground is frozen, then add a 3 cm layer of organic material.
Prepare flowers for winter as well. Fertilize them for the last time in late summer, and avoid cutting them back too early. Once the ground is frozen, add mulch around roses. When temperatures fall below 0 degrees, add an extra layer of mulch. In some cases, it is easier to place wire around the shrub and fill the area between the wire and the plant with mulch.
Anna Lohan
Yolande A. Bow
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