Sunday, November 24, 2013
Winter is on its way in, and that can be disappointing for avid gardeners who enjoy working with their plants in the warm growing seasons. However, they don't have to go without their hobby completely for the months ahead. In addition to using the time to research the newest gardening trends and styles, the time can be used to make preparations to your garden ensure that, come springtime, you'll have a head start on making your garden as attractive as it could possibly be. This article will examine some of the chores that are ideally suited for the fall and winter months.
The seasons of fall and winter tend to have the effect of wiping the slate clean. But gardeners can use this to their advantage, taking the opportunity to de-clutter their plots. Any material that doesn't survive can be used as mulch or fertilizer. Viable seeds can be taken and safely stowed for next season. In a good environment, they can stay healthy for years, potentially. You can prepare the beds for the next season, which should prove easier when there are fewer living plants to get in the way.
You can also use the winter months to take inventory of your tools. You may find broken items, or discover that you need a new tool. It'll be much less expensive to purchase new or replacement tools when it's not prime gardening season. You can also begin planting in winter time to give your plants an early advantage. Seeds can sprout in a potted environment, absorbing sunlight from a well-lit window sill. They'll already be somewhat mature by the time springs comes and you can plant them in the garden.
Having to prune trees is easier and safer in wintertime as well (so long as it's not wet and slick), since there will be no leaves getting in the way of reaching the branches.
Just remember that winter doesn't mean you can't enjoy some gardening activities. And the more you get done ahead of time, the easier it will be to grow your garden beautifully in the warmer months.
The seasons of fall and winter tend to have the effect of wiping the slate clean. But gardeners can use this to their advantage, taking the opportunity to de-clutter their plots. Any material that doesn't survive can be used as mulch or fertilizer. Viable seeds can be taken and safely stowed for next season. In a good environment, they can stay healthy for years, potentially. You can prepare the beds for the next season, which should prove easier when there are fewer living plants to get in the way.
You can also use the winter months to take inventory of your tools. You may find broken items, or discover that you need a new tool. It'll be much less expensive to purchase new or replacement tools when it's not prime gardening season. You can also begin planting in winter time to give your plants an early advantage. Seeds can sprout in a potted environment, absorbing sunlight from a well-lit window sill. They'll already be somewhat mature by the time springs comes and you can plant them in the garden.
Having to prune trees is easier and safer in wintertime as well (so long as it's not wet and slick), since there will be no leaves getting in the way of reaching the branches.
Just remember that winter doesn't mean you can't enjoy some gardening activities. And the more you get done ahead of time, the easier it will be to grow your garden beautifully in the warmer months.
About the Author:
A well-maintained garden can do much to improve the look of your home. McCaleb homes has built a reputation for constructing beautiful, efficient new homes in Oklahoma City OK, and what better way is there to exemplify the beauty of a new home than with an attractive, productive garden?
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