LifeSpace Gardens are built to last, so even our large garden styles will survive the winter.
GARDEN COVER:
If you wish to prolong the life of your garden covering it with a tarp, BBQ cover, or wood board is a good idea. This will also help protect the stain, meaning there will be less need for touch ups and you won’t need to re-stain your garden as often. For any mobile gardens, we recommend pulling them back under the roof line and against your house to further protect plants and the cedar box from intense winter rains.
DRAIN WATER RESERVOIR:
If your garden is under cover, we recommend draining your reservoir. If it is not under cover, your reservoir will drain and refill naturally with the rain - this is absolutely fine. TheLiner, SIP inserts, and Cedar Box will flex and bend with the ice and the rain without cracking or breaking. However using Enzyme complete can help break down organic matter (roots) int eh reservoir and convert them to nutrients so be absorbed back up into the garden.
CLEAN UP:
It is so important to clean up your garden after your fall veggies have ended their cycles. Pests and disease can over winter in the soil. Make sure you clean up the debris and decaying plant matter and do a thorough weed to ensure your garden will not carry anything into the next growing season. An Enzyme Complete cleanse of your soil is recommended.