Winter Gardening Tips
In December, most gardeners have raked all the leaves, completed the planting of spring bulbs and are preparing to wait patiently until spring to visit the garden again. However, if you do not mind the snow or freezing temperatures is not necessary put all the instruments for now. Winter can be a busy time for gardeners. Planning, of course, is important, but there are some other things that can be do, so they require
Here are some gardening tips to help you through the winter.
Browse through all the catalogs gardening that are out there and spend some time online looking for shrubs and flowers you plant during the next season. First, however, new plan or upgrade your existing garden.
Rework your garden design, while the ground is frozen. Think about what was missing in the garden during the previous season. Also, walk around the garden and determine what might make the landscape more interesting during the winter months. Often, a large evergreen serving as an anchor or a specimen shrub can improve a winter landscape. deciduous shrubs and trees with fruit in winter, the unique or colorful bark can also give the winter garden with interest.
Forecasting is essential in planning a successful garden. Once you have decided what you want your new garden to offer, initiate a site analysis. A clear understanding of the conditions of your site is important because you can make informed decisions about design and plant selection. Determine the following factors, climate and microclimate, sun and shade conditions, wind exposure, soil composition and existing vegetation.
Plant resistance zone maps divide the country into zones based on average minimum temperature in winter. A plant adapting to its area of resistance is one that can tolerate winter minimum temperature in your area usually experiences. Check out the area where you live and use it as a guide during the selection of plants.
Along with global weather conditions in your area, micro-climates within your specific site also determine what that is appropriate for your garden. A sunny spot against a brick wall with a southern exposure, for example, is warmer than its surroundings. In a space like this, plants that are resistant borderline have a better chance of survival than if planted elsewhere in the garden.
The existing tree canopy can protect plants by reducing their radiant heat loss. In winter, the microclimate under the tree may be several degrees warmer than the surrounding air, this slight difference in temperature can be beneficial to some plants.
Aware that the sun and shade in your garden is essential for proper plant placement and, in turn, the long-term health of your plants. Improperly placed plants are a major cause of unnecessary transplants.
Know your site conditions before start planning and planting can be the difference between success and disappointment. Properly planned gardens ensure the time you invest in you garden worthwhile, since each properly placed plant thrives.
Another task of gardening can be done during the winter is pruning trees and deciduous shrubs. During winter, while there are no leaves on the trees, you can see more clearly the branching structure of the plant. Prune branches that are criss crossed or who are growing into the trunk of the tree or shrub. Any branch pointing upwards in a weeping plant should also be removed. When pruning, make the cuts just above the branch collar. Check on your evergreen shrubs after snow storms and shake the snow on your case has been accumulated on the branches.
Check your perennial gardens for beating, especially in areas prone to repeated freezing and thawing. Recycle your Christmas tree as garden mulch and do not forget to feed the birds and give them some unfrozen water. Remember, to sharpen their tools ready to go to work when the thaw soil.
Although you will not be planting new flowers and cultivate the land, winter is the perfect time to prepare for next spring if their preparation for new garden projects or among the trees and pruning of shrubs.
About the Author
Tim Birch is the publisher of GardenListings.com, a Garden Resource site for the gardening enthusiast.
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