How to prepare the garden for winter? A practical guide

The winter season is approaching, which is a challenge for our household household. In connection with this, it is necessary to properly prepare the garden before the winter season. The autumn maintenance of our plot is an important thing, so that plants, which we took care of throughout the summer, do not lose their splendor during the greatest frosts. Here are some tips to help you learn how to prepare your garden for winter.

How to prepare your garden for winter? Here are proven tips

Covering plants

The work that needs to be done in autumn in the garden should also apply to the trunks of trees. Inadequate protection of the dark, smooth bark will lead to Tissue cracking and the formation of wounds into which bacteria, spores fungi and viruses that cause wood diseases. Special attention should be pay attention to fruit trees and some ornamental trees, such as hornbeams, magnolias, plums and ornamental cherry trees. To protect them, we can use straw matting, fleece or jute fabric. However, if, the crack has already formed, it must not be allowed to infection. For this purpose, a product that accelerates healing will help us.

Planting trees and shrubs

Preparing the garden for winter does not have to be limited only to removing plants. Autumn cleanup in the garden can also be devoted to planting new trees and shrubs. Autumn and winter are the perfect time for them to thrive develop. This is due to the fact that they are not exposed to the droughts and heat that accompany the summer period. However, we must remember to buy trees and shrubs only with an exposed root system. In this form you can buy fruit and ornamental plants, nevertheless, we should avoid planting plants sensitive to frost, such as apricots or palm maples.

We can also replant coniferous and evergreen plants. This is because they have finished This is because the annual growth. The autumn date for repotting these plants is suitable, because on the one hand they have enough energy, gained throughout the year, and on the other – they are not threatened by heat and drought.

We do not fertilize, but we water

Although there are autumn fertilizers, which are intended to prepare the garden for winter, they should be applied at the end of August at the latest. garden for winter, so they should be applied at the end of August at the latest. This does not change the fact that the work that needs to be done in the fall in the garden also involve watering the plants. This is important especially in the case of coniferous and deciduous evergreen plants, as the supply of water in tissues will allow them to better withstand the winter. In winter, plants evaporate water, and lack of water is a cause of destruction. We should stop watering only when the The ground freezes.

Trimming the grass and raking leaves – jobs that need to be done in autumn in the garden

Knowing how to prepare the garden for winter should not be limited to just the plants and trees. Caring for the garden in autumn also means taking care of the lawn. If October and November spoil us in terms of weather, nothing does not prevent us from systematically cutting the grass. However, we need to clean up the grass cuttings, leaves and any sticks – leaving them behind They contribute to the development of snow mold.

Pond and pond

About taking care of the pond and pond we should remember all year round, not only in autumn. Nevertheless, at this time of year let's collect all the leaves, so as not to cause them to rot. Before we notice a layer of ice, let's make sure to turn off and remove the pumps and filters from the water. However, let's remember that. pumps must be stored in a container with water, otherwise we we may have problems with starting them up after the winter break.

Protection of water sources

How to prepare the garden for winter? First of all, do not forget about water, which, in combination with frosts, can negatively affect our home and garden. One of the jobs you need to do in the fall in the garden is to properly secure all water supplies. Every tank and container should be emptied so that it does not crack during a hard frost. In addition, an important activity is to drain the water from supply pipes – otherwise it can damage the water system. damage to the water system may occur.

Autumn cleanup in the garden is important

Remember that the care of the garden in autumn is in the first place its cleaning. It is worth knowing that the leaves of plants in which we notice signs of disease, are not suitable for composting! Such leftovers must be burned or simply throw away. To avoid similar situations in the future, it is worthwhile to secure yourself in fungicidal preparations and even before the onset of frost, spray the infected plants.

If you collect leaves and other debris for composting, it is worth remembering, that the process takes considerably longer in the fall. It will be useful Biocomposter to speed up the process and get high-quality compost. Check out our guide, in which we tell you about how to prepare the perfect compost:

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