When summer fades in to autumn, many gardeners think that as winter will be coming soon then they can forget about their garden because it will look after itself over the winter and there is no need to bother with it until Spring comes around again.
If you are of that opinion then it is suggested you revise it quickly.
Whilst winter is far from peak gardening season you do need to take action to prepare your garden for the cold months.
It does not take long so you have no excuses.
Here's an overview of what you need to do.
At the first sign of temperature drops or even slight frosts being forecast it is time to take action and prepare your garden to see out the winter time.
You might start by taking stock of what you are currently growing and what will, and will not, see things out until the Spring.
Anything which will not make it should be taken out.
Also at this time you can plan for what kinds of plants, flowers, shrubs etc you wish to cultivate next year and map out your garden accordingly so you can prepare for that nearer the time.
Nothing wrong with some advance considerations here.
If you would like to retain some colour in your garden over the winter you can nip down to the garden centre and buy some hardy plants which do not mind the cold too much and can tough it out.
After planting any of these you wish to grow then you can start the other steps to make your garden winter-proof.
A general tidy-up of the soil, borders and surrounding areas is what is needed here.
Conduct a weeding exercise to get rid of any which are there.
Pull them out and/or treat the area with weed killer.
Gather up and dispose of any loose leaves, lawn cuttings and other general debris that might be there.
The object being to remove anything which shouldn't be there things are nice and clear and tidy.
Another preparation tip is to cover your soil with a good layer of mulch or good quality compost.
This will help to protect both the soil and any remaining plants from the colder temperatures, frost and even snow when that comes.
Putting mulch over your garden for the winter can be a helpful way to protect plants from sudden temperature changes and heavy snow.
Any small, developing trees you might be growing can usually be protected by wrapping them and using small stakes to support the young trunk.
Next, after you have carried out the general preparation and tidying up activities, do not forget your valuable gardening tools and machinery such as your lawnmower, electric hedge trimmer and anything else.
Clean them all down thoroughly.
Wrap things like spade and fork ends as a protective measure.
If any of your machinery needs it, oil it carefully so moving parts do not rust or seize up due to the long periods of not being used.
Put your tools and machinery away tidily in the shed, garage or some other place of storage.
Congratulations.
Your garden is now all nicely prepared to see out the colder months of the year.
Keep an eye on it of course and attend to anything which might need it though that should be minimal.
Your winter-prepared garden can be re-activated when the spring rolls around again.
If you are of that opinion then it is suggested you revise it quickly.
Whilst winter is far from peak gardening season you do need to take action to prepare your garden for the cold months.
It does not take long so you have no excuses.
Here's an overview of what you need to do.
At the first sign of temperature drops or even slight frosts being forecast it is time to take action and prepare your garden to see out the winter time.
You might start by taking stock of what you are currently growing and what will, and will not, see things out until the Spring.
Anything which will not make it should be taken out.
Also at this time you can plan for what kinds of plants, flowers, shrubs etc you wish to cultivate next year and map out your garden accordingly so you can prepare for that nearer the time.
Nothing wrong with some advance considerations here.
If you would like to retain some colour in your garden over the winter you can nip down to the garden centre and buy some hardy plants which do not mind the cold too much and can tough it out.
After planting any of these you wish to grow then you can start the other steps to make your garden winter-proof.
A general tidy-up of the soil, borders and surrounding areas is what is needed here.
Conduct a weeding exercise to get rid of any which are there.
Pull them out and/or treat the area with weed killer.
Gather up and dispose of any loose leaves, lawn cuttings and other general debris that might be there.
The object being to remove anything which shouldn't be there things are nice and clear and tidy.
Another preparation tip is to cover your soil with a good layer of mulch or good quality compost.
This will help to protect both the soil and any remaining plants from the colder temperatures, frost and even snow when that comes.
Putting mulch over your garden for the winter can be a helpful way to protect plants from sudden temperature changes and heavy snow.
Any small, developing trees you might be growing can usually be protected by wrapping them and using small stakes to support the young trunk.
Next, after you have carried out the general preparation and tidying up activities, do not forget your valuable gardening tools and machinery such as your lawnmower, electric hedge trimmer and anything else.
Clean them all down thoroughly.
Wrap things like spade and fork ends as a protective measure.
If any of your machinery needs it, oil it carefully so moving parts do not rust or seize up due to the long periods of not being used.
Put your tools and machinery away tidily in the shed, garage or some other place of storage.
Congratulations.
Your garden is now all nicely prepared to see out the colder months of the year.
Keep an eye on it of course and attend to anything which might need it though that should be minimal.
Your winter-prepared garden can be re-activated when the spring rolls around again.
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