Winter is approaching and the garden is already preparing to sleep until warmer weather arrives, but it does not mean that our work is finished, if we manage to have a good maintenance in the winter, we will have one of the most beautiful gardens in spring.
But Not all plants rest in winter, there are some that grow and will need care or even need some special treatment, so we leave you some tips to maintain your garden before it arrives.
Should I prune?
In winter it is not advisable to do too much pruning, since this can cut off a new life that was about to begin, yes, the fruit trees (except citrus fruits), shrubbery, wisteria and rose bushes yes they can be pruned.
we must reduce dead stems in the perennial plants and also eliminate Dead flowers and the old leaves. If it snows we must remove the heavy snow from our plants to avoid possible damage caused by the weight and lack of sunlight.
What do I do if I live in a cold climate?
If we have pots in our garden that we cannot take inside on snowy or very cold days, it is advisable to put paws either old corks under the flower pot, this will prevent water accumulation. We can also cover the pot with something warm, but only the part where there are no plants.
A gardening specialist named David Domoney recommends always covering with a couple of layers of bubble wrap. It can also be used black plastic bags filled with straw. This will keep the floor warm.
How should I care for the lawn?
He grass In winter it still needs care, and it is also a good time to tidy up and repair any protruding edges. He grass in winter should be at half length, if we cut it too much will not survive and if we leave it too long the coldest days they will make it brittle.
In cold climates we will not have a problem since the grass will grow very slowly, but if we live in a place with a mild climate we will have to remove he mows grass from time to time.
If we follow these 3 small tips we will not have any problems with our garden, and since it is well cared for we will have less risk of annoying pests during spring.
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