There are plenty of things you could be doing for your home as the colder months of the year come to a head. So here are a few tips for prepping your garden for the colder months.
Shelter Garden Furniture
Unfortunately, you might not get the same opportunity to spend time outside than you would during the warmer months of spring and summer. For that reason, it’s a good idea to get all of the garden furniture that is likely to become damaged by rainfall, into a sheltered area. Either it can go into a shed or garage, depending on the space you have. Regardless, you want it kept out of the cold and in a warm area that’s not going to open to those harsh weather conditions. If you end up leaving it outside due to the lack of space, it’s definitely worth getting coverage for these items of the furniture so that they are protected for the most part. You can find plenty of coverage options online, and they’re fairly cheap to buy.
Clean Up Dead Plants
With any plants that you have in your garden, not all of them are going to be able to last in the harsh weather. So with that in mind, try to clear out any plants that are either dead, dying or won’t last during the winter. At least then, you can prep the soil for the spring, and you can perhaps plant some more flowers or plants that will be able to stand the cold weather. It means then your garden space can still look attractive and not bare. This even extends to clearing dead foliage out of your gutters and drains. It can cause real water damage issues if not sorted and cast an impression that the house isn’t looked after. Companies such as Clean Pro Gutter Cleaning Vancouver will provide the sort of info you could need, if you aren’t confident doing it yourself, or even do it for you – it is their speciality after all.
Replace Any Fencing Or Hedges
Just because you might not be able to use the garden for yourself, you can still maintain the look of it when it comes to your fencing or hedges. Depending on what you have currently, it’s a good idea to check that everything is still ok and that nothing needs repairing or replanting. For hedges, the Hedgeplants Heijnen is a good place to find the best hedges for your garden. When it comes to fencing, it’s good to get any broken ones fixed so that it keeps out any unwanted visitors in your outdoor space.
Use Mulch For Protection
To give all your plants and flowers the best chance of surviving the cold months, it’s a good idea to use mulch for protection. Mulch helps keep moisture in the soil, and that can be helpful as the cold air is likely to dry it out. The best time to add the mulch is during the late winter period or leading into spring. Mulch is a layer of material that’s usually made up of organic residues like grass clippings, leaves, and straw. You can also get it from your local garden centre or online if you don’t have one nearby.
Prepping your garden is important, so ensure you’ve done all you can to give your garden the best chance and surviving the cold and being healthy for the warmer months.
*This is a collaborative post.
Great checklist. Some of these things I forget or don’t have time to do.