Planetagarden
Winterize the garden To protect plants from cold winter temperatures, water the garden thoroughly before the first hard frost. Once the ground has begun to freeze, mulch around the base of more tender plants with several inches of shredded leaves, ground bark or evergreen boughs.
- How can I enjoy my garden in the winter?
- What can you plant in a winter garden?
- What happens in a garden in winter?
- What vegetables can be planted in winter?
How can I enjoy my garden in the winter?
10 ways to enjoy your garden in winter
- Invest in bird feeders and a water bath. This is a reasonably cheap way to appreciate the wildlife in your garden, whatever the season. ...
- Make a snow angel. It's an oldie but a goodie. ...
- Get some garden lanterns. ...
- Have a kick about. ...
- Add a splash of colour. ...
- Bring the heat outdoors. ...
- Get snapping. ...
- Get into the spirit of Advent.
What can you plant in a winter garden?
You can sow seeds for winter vegetable crops, like salad greens, radishes, carrots, onions, Swiss chard, English peas and kale. Look for transplants of other cool-season vegetables, including Brussels sprouts, broccoli and cauliflower. Herb transplants also appear in garden centers during winter.
What happens in a garden in winter?
As winter approaches, leaves lose chlorophyll and the tree salvages its constituents — mainly nitrogen, magnesium and phosphates — for recycling. The nutrients are carried back from the leaves into the branches where they're deposited in the bark.
What vegetables can be planted in winter?
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbages, kale, leeks and parsnips are hardy vegetables and will stand through the winter. Leafy crops such as chard, parsley and rocket should also over-winter with a little protection.
