HOME ABOUT US LANDSCAPING GARDEN MAINTENANCE PROJECTS BLOG CONTACT US 5 Ways to Prepare Your Garden for Winter 19th November 2021 5 Ways to Prepare Your Garden for Winter Garden Maintenance Just because the temperatures are dropping, it doesn’t mean it’s the end of the garden season quite yet, and in London, it will feel a bit warmer for longer! Autumn is one of the most important times of year for your garden, as there are maintenance steps that should be done to prepare it for winter and ensure things bounce back in the spring. It can also be a great time of year for planting new items such as fruit trees, bulbs, evergreens, and more. Here are 5 ways you can prepare your garden for winter. PREPARE YOUR PLANTS FOR WINTER The first step in preparing your garden will be to prune your perennials. This should be done carefully, however, as some don’t take well to autumn pruning. Be sure the ones you prune are safe to do at this time of year, such as roses. Autumn is also the time of year for dividing up and planting bulbs, ready for spring. If you have any softer plants that need extra protection from the cold, move them into a greenhouse or cover them with fleece. CREATE SOME WINTER BEAUTY Why not give your garden a little winter interest this year in the form of evergreens. Evergreens will stay green all year-round, are low maintenance, and are easy to prune and shape. Autumn is the perfect time for planting them and they can be used to fill in any bare spots you currently have in the garden. You can also put out bird feeders for a different type of “winter garden beauty”, as there are some lovely varieties that will frequent your garden throughout winter. CREATE SOME WINTER BEAUTY Why not give your garden a little winter interest this year in the form of evergreens. Evergreens will stay green all year-round, are low maintenance, and are easy to prune and shape. Autumn is the perfect time for planting them and they can be used to fill in any bare spots you currently have in the garden. You can also put out bird feeders for a different type of “winter garden beauty”, as there are some lovely varieties that will frequent your garden throughout winter. ENSURE WATER FEATURES ARE WINTER-PROOFED If you have a water feature such as a small man-made pond or fountain, you’ll need to winter-proof it. Remove the water, as you don’t want it to freeze up and potentially crack the feature. For ponds, you’ll need to skim out any debris that has fallen in, place a mesh net across the top, and then hold it in place with something heavy. BE SURE TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF ANY WASTE All outdoor waste needs to be disposed of properly, and the good news is that much of it can be placed in a compost bin. First, use what is already in there and composted as fertilizer for your garden beds. EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS MAINTENANCE Any lawn and garden equipment that you used for raking, trimming, clipping, and so forth should be cleaned and stored in a moisture-free location over the winter months. If you’ve got equipment and tools that need repairing, it’s best to do that before storing them, so they are ready for use in the spring. DON’T FORGET TO PREPARE YOUR LAWN FOR WINTER Your lawn also needs a bit of attention and care to ensure it is lush and healthy when spring arrives. It’s good to start with raking the lawn, removing any moss and thatch. You can then use a top dressing with a sand consistency and spread it thinly over the lawn. Make sure that the lawn has adequate drainage, as this will be important in the spring. Another tip is to use those leaves that you have raked up as organic matter. You can do this by raking them into a pile, putting a very small sprinkling of water on them, and then allowing them to naturally dry out in the sun and fresh air. After they have dried out, you can use them just as you would use mulch, as they will be quite crumbly. Now that you’ve followed the 5 ways you can prepare your garden for winter, your garden is ready for winter which may include some new winter beauty features. Share Previous RELATED POSTS HERE ARE A FEW PLANTS THAT WE LOVE AND CAN BE PLANTED EARLY 2021 11th February 2021 TIME TO PLAN AND PLANT FOR WARMER AND MORE HOPEFUL DAYS… 29th January 2021 BULBS TO PLANT IN AUTUMN 2nd October 2020 AUTUMN GARDENING TIPS 10th September 2020 We’ll help you love your garden Give us a call on 0207 736 7801 or email ben@tandcg.co.uk Location* SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7 SW8 SW9 SW10 SW11 SW12 SW13 SW15 SW16 SW17 SW18 SW19 SW20 TW9 TW10 W1 W2 W3 W4 W6 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W14 NW1 NW3 NW5 NW6 NW8 NW10 Other London Location This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. 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