There is a definite switch in the air and the chill that has set in shows that winter is on its way! Now is the time to get all the prep work done outdoors so that come spring your garden is looking its best.
Since moving I have to admit I have stalled as far as the garden is concerned in the hope that next spring/summer I can begin working on some of the longer term plans I have. We have it all mapped out, chickens, a rabbit with garden run and play area will all be in place and the existing fruit trees etc will welcome a vegetable garden which will put us on the path to being self sufficient and with the help of SGS it really feels like a vision I can see becoming reality. Obviously this is going to include a lot of renovation as we have two flat levels of garden at the moment that are both over grown, some major ground work will need to be put in!
Here are my top 5 tips to get your garden winter ready.
- Clean up fallen leaves as they drop from the trees as they can smother the lawn. Even during winter lawns need sunlight so piles of leaves can cause damage. Add them to the compost pile or shred them and use as a winter mulch on flowerbeds.
- Protect young trees from frost and hungry animals. You can buy special guards or simply use chicken wire and burlap, fleece sheeting etc to save the saplings from the elements.
- Bring potted plants and flowers into dryer, more shaded locations. Simply moving them out of the direct wind and rain can help prevent damage.
- Cut the lawn for the last time. Once this is done give all tools and machines a good service so that once they are put away for winter you know they are going to be in the best condition come spring.
- Have a clear out of garden equipment, toys etc. Its going to be a good few months before regular garden maintenance can resume so anything that is hardly used or toys that won’t be flavour of the month can be be donated or discarded.
XOXO
Debbie
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