Preparing the Garden for Winter!
As the seasons shift and the air turns crisp, you might wonder how to care for your garden through the winter months. Even when your plants look quiet, most trees and shrubs are simply resting, waiting for warmer days. Winter gardening is all about helping them through this pause, so they can thrive when spring returns.
Discover ways to protect your plants, the benefits of winter pruning, which plants need extra care in the cold, and how to set the stage for a beautiful spring garden. Let's keep the joy of your garden alive, even in winter!
Protecting your Plants: When cold weather hits, keep your plants cozy with these tips:
Watch for the first hard frost by keeping an eye on cold, clear nights. If cold, use burlap, tarps, sheets or cardboard boxes to shield them.
Bring delicate plants indoors. Ask your local nursery which ones need winter shelter.
Water regularly to prevent roots from freezing.
These simple steps will help your garden thrive, even in winter!
Pruning your Plants: Cold weather is a great time to prune, especially for plants that lose their leaves in fall. With less foliage, it’s easier to spot dead or diseased branches. Just remember, it’s best to prune after a plant has finished flowering or bearing fruit. If your plants fruit in spring, wait until the fruit drops.
Pruning doesn’t just look good, it helps remove diseased areas, guides flower and fruit production, lets in light and air to encourage growth and shapes the plants for strength (and next season)!
Planning for Spring: Winter may slow down outdoor gardening, but it's the perfect time to prep for spring! Here’s how to make the most of the season:
Plant hardy shrubs and trees that can handle the cold. Your local nursery will know what works best.
Dream up your ideal garden. Plan the flowers, veggies, paths, and other details you’d love to see, and tackle it bit by bit.
Get ready for spring: sharpen tools, repair what’s needed, and order seeds.
Start a garden journal to track what worked, what didn’t, and what you’ll try next.
If you want more tips to help simplify the daily hustle, let’s chat! 🩷