Taking care of your garden in winter is essential to ensure that the Spring growth provides you with vibrant colours and an overall lush garden. Here are three tips from GARDENA you need to do in winter to support the health of the garden:
– Irrigation – reduce and limit watering cycles
– Care – best time to prune is in winter when plants are dormant
– Protection – protect our garden from frost and fertilise to feed your plants
If you plan on changing your garden, then June is a good time to make these changes. This includes moving existing plants and planting new trees. During the moving process, it is recommended to get rid of unwanted plants and trees. To do this cut the tree to the lowest point and apply systemic herbicide to prevent new growth.
You can begin pruning dead branches from June. Before beginning any pruning project, check that you have the correct tools you will need for the task.
GARDENA stocks the widest range for pruning products from basic, comfort and premium requirement.
Some guideline on which GARDENA pruning tool to use for different application:
- Secateurs – for soft branches with diameters up to 25 mm
- Loppers – for thickers branches with diameters up to 45 mm
- SlimCut Loppers – for dense undergrowth and hard to reach areas
- StarCut Loppers – for pruning high branches from the ground – reaches height up to 6 metres
- AccuShears – Battery operated shear to trim hedges and lawn edges
To protect your sensitive plants from the cold, cover them with frost cover. Feeding the garden with an organic fertiliser will help strengthen the cell walls in the plants, which will help protect them from the winter chill.
Covering your beds with a layer of mulch will help protect them from the harsh winter conditions. Spreading mulch in your garden helps protect the soil from damage caused by wind, cold, frost or heavy rains. Mulching is the best kept secret as it keeps the roots cool and moist in summer and warm in winter.
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