Plants generally like to be in warm weather, where they have easy access to water and can grow without problems. But when Winter comes around for some climates, the extreme cold and lack of humidity can do a lot of damage. You can counteract these effects through several gardening tips.
The flowers or plants you are trying to protect already have mechanisms in which to defend themselves. If you obtain the right plants for your climate, you may not even have to lift a finger to protect them! The Witch Hazel is a good example of a flower that still continues to prosper even despite the effects Winter can have. Planting some will keep your yard looking fantastic, despite a barren appearance otherwise.
If at all possible, consider moving your plants from the outside to the inside of your home. This obviously isn’t feasible if you have a large garden that is planted below-ground. But if you have a few potted plants outside, this is a perfect time to bring them back in for a bit of warm weather. Plan ahead and pot any plants that you think will have a hard time this Winter.
The bulbs of a plant are useful for when you want to continue the garden you have managed the previous year. Just be sure that the bulb is out of the ground before a frost hits, or else the bulb will be damaged. Keep the bulb in a warm and dry area in a plastic bag until the weather warms up, and then pot or plant the bulb accordingly.
Fruits and vegetables are most affected by the frost of Winter. And because they are not easily transported from your garden, you will just have to find a way to bring the defensive measures to the plants. One method is to get some newspaper and put it around and directly over the plants. If you don’t have newspaper you can use a similar material, or you can find special material from home and garden stores.
A young tree is easily damaged from a severe Winter. Unfortunately there isn’t much you can do about freezing rain causing havoc on tree limbs. What you can do, however, is make sure that the tree is getting plenty of nutrition and warmth by putting mulch at the base of the tree. You could also tie rope around the trunk for more benefit.
Closing Comments
Winter time doesn’t have to consume your hard work over the past few seasons. You just have to become smarter than Mother Nature, and plan ahead for the colder seasons. That way you can have a thriving garden for three out of the four seasons.
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