Fall and winter can be the bane of any gardener. When the freezing temperatures and gloomy weather come sweeping through, most gardeners take that as a sign that it's time to hang up the hand shovels and knee pads for the season. But actually, horticulture enthusiasts don't need to give up their hobby completely during the colder seasons. Sure, it's a good time to do read about new gardening trends and techniques, but there's also some physical gardening activities that are doable in winter.
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.
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It's definitely not too late to get going on your gardening projects to make sure that your garden is as beautiful as can be by the time spring comes around. McCaleb Homes builds quality new homes in Oklahoma City OK and believes that a beautiful garden is a perfect complement to a beautiful new home.
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