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Winter gardening jobs
- Prune your roses. Most types of roses should be pruned in January or February before the leaves emerge. ...
- Planting and pruning trees. ...
- Herbaceous perennials. ...
- Look after wildlife. ...
- Protect outside taps. ...
- Cover woodland plants.
- What do I do with my garden in the winter UK?
- How do I prepare my garden for winter UK?
- What do you do to your garden in the winter?
- When should I cut back my garden for winter?
What do I do with my garden in the winter UK?
Garden jobs to do in November
- Clear up and shore up plants. Dead-head autumn-flowering plants and prune summer-flowering shrubs before the first frosts. ...
- Keep off the grass. ...
- Protect plants from the cold. ...
- Dig garden beds. ...
- Put out feeders for garden birds. ...
- Create a compost heap. ...
- Cover the ground. ...
- Plant bulbs.
How do I prepare my garden for winter UK?
Top 10 autumn tips to prepare your garden for winter
- Scrub off shade paint. Give greenhouse windows a thorough clean. ...
- Autumn clean. Leave no place for pests to hide. ...
- Tidy up borders. Spend some time on your borders. ...
- Lawn enforcement. Deal with moss. ...
- Make leaf mould. ...
- Clear out compost bins. ...
- Plant evergreens. ...
- Lift tender species.
What do you do to your garden in the winter?
10 Tasks to Keep Your Garden Growing this Winter
- Pre-order seeds, bulbs and plants for spring. ...
- Design a new garden bed, path or feature. ...
- Organize your shed or garage.
- Sharpen and oil your tools. ...
- Check stored bulbs and tubers for mold and moisture. ...
- Water any containerized plants you are overwintering outdoors under cover.
When should I cut back my garden for winter?
Most gardeners start cutting back from March onwards:
- Using a knife, shears or secateurs cut stems close to the 'crown' or dormant top of the plant, avoiding the removal of new shoots.
- In spring, new growth arises from the base of herbaceous plants (including grasses) that die back to ground level over winter.
