It’s a common mistake to forget to take care of the garden during the winter months. A garden requires care all year round. A small amount of effort during the winter months makes it easy for spring adjustments.
Tips for Garden Care in Winter:
1- Move Viable Plants to Pots Before First Frost
Before the first frosts of winter occur, it is necessary to move the plants that cannot survive in the cold months into pots. In doing so, it is necessary to make sure that the pot is large enough for the plant’s range of motion and that the place where the plant will stand provides sufficient sunlight, suitable temperature and survival requirements. Moving a plant from outside to inside is not always enough to ensure that the plant thrives and even survives the winter months. It becomes essential to make sure that the environmental conditions are supported and that the plant is not placed close to powerful heaters such as a heater.
2- Give Moisture to the Soil Through Aeration
In many places, properly maintained garden soil can drain excess moisture. The main sign of a moisture-poor garden is that it remains dry even after extensive watering. In the winter months, aeration can be used in the soil of the gardens in this condition. Ventilation system; It involves making a series of small holes to allow air, water and nutrients to better reach the roots and soil. Extremely dry ground can create conditions where water runs off and has little chance of penetrating the ground. The perforation system provides pockets to trap water and give the plants a better chance of getting wet to provide the necessary moisture. Regular airing is vital for plants in dry areas and areas experiencing prolonged drought.
3- Use Fertilizer Suitable for Winter
Especially when it comes to fertilizing garden lands, it is important whether it is necessary to fertilize in certain periods. Continuing to put high nitrogen fertilizer in the soil during low growth periods is a waste of money. It is necessary to apply sensitive fertilization in the winter period. Low nitrogen fertilizer not only allows the soil to rest, but also prevents the leaching of pollutants and unnecessary nutrients.
4- Be Careful When Pruning In Winter
Winter, at least on the right plants; it can provide an excellent time frame to fulfill its pruning and protection duties. Deciding whether to prune in the winter depends on both the plants and the climate. For example, pruning roses is preferred in winter, except in some cold regions. If desired, up to three or four main stems can be pruned later to allow for bushy and full growth. Other plants suitable for winter pruning include hydrangeas, panicles, grapes and gardenias. Avoid pruning flowers that bloom in late winter or early spring. It’s best to research a plant before pruning to avoid doing more harm than good. However, pruning off dead branches does help. Fertilizing and watering are necessary for plants that bloom in winter to bloom and stay healthy. If it is desired to grow flowering plants for the winter, it is necessary to sow in the spring and early summer.
5- Plants That Can Grow in Winter
Edible plants and plants that provide aesthetic appearance can be planted in areas without excessive frost and snow in cold periods. Among the flowering plants there are many species that can be planted in the winter. Some peach trees can bloom in August when planted in late winter. Food growers generally prefer to plant hardy crops such as strawberries, peas, spinach, potatoes, broccoli in winter. Winter also provides a great opportunity to turn to edible plants that can thrive, such as thyme and garlic. Since winter vegetables need a little warmth to germinate, grow and develop, it is necessary to choose an area with sufficient winter sun. The best vegetables for winter temperatures; peas, broad beans, spinach and beans. For temperate, subtropical regions, a wider selection is available, including broccoli, lettuce, onions, radishes, scallions and turnips.
6- Take Care of Your Lawn
Caring for lawns in the winter keeps them lush and green during the growing season. In winter, the soil is at risk of compaction. This means that water will not reach the roots of the grass and could potentially accumulate. At this point, the suggestion is to aerate the soil so that the water reaches the roots. For lawns in smaller areas, pitchfork can be used. However, it is necessary to buy lawn aerator equipment for lawns in larger areas. Another option is to sand the lawn. When sand puddles form, it breaks up the soil without harming the lawn. It is necessary to make sure that feeding and fertilizing the lawn is limited during the winter months. Does not grow much in cold weather. Therefore, the grass does not need extra nutrition. Finally, it is necessary to pay attention to weeds on the lawn in winter. There’s an important tip to ensure weeds don’t grow back. Pulling out the grass after it rains provides complete relief.
7- Winter is a Great Time to Finish Necessary Work
Even in the coldest regions, garden care can be continued in winter. During the winter months, applying new garden designs and taking care of the garden provides the perfect opportunity for other seasons. Take advantage of dry, cool (non-freezing) days so that the garden can reach its full potential during the next growing season.
Some basics for editing:
- Controlling, supporting fences and walls.
- Cleaning trees and bushes.
- Trimming weeds and other overgrown plants.
- Adding drainage channels to areas that tend to collect a lot of groundwater during the warmer months.
- Feeding any citrus plant using special fertilizer.
- Planting and planting crops that require winter planting.
- Do not sow plant seeds that should germinate in the spring.
Of course, most of the above can be done in spring, summer and fall. However, during the winter months; It features days with optimum temperatures for digging, construction and other important details. With the suggestions above, you can make your garden better during the winter months.
