Winter Garden Prep

Prepping your garden for the cold winter months can do wonders for your plants. winter garden preparation is essential to protect your plants, promote soil health, prevent pests and diseases, control weeds, maintain garden infrastructure, plan for the upcoming season, and enjoy your garden year-round. It's a proactive approach that sets the foundation for a successful and vibrant garden in the spring and summer.

 

Clean Up and Clear Out:

• Remove dead annuals and spent vegetables from the garden. Clear away fallen leaves, as they can smother plants and promote disease.
• Prune back perennials and remove any diseased or damaged branches.

Mulch: 

• Apply a layer of mulch around the base of perennial plants to help insulate their roots and retain moisture. Use materials like straw, leaves, or wood chips.

Protect sensitive Plants:

• If you have tender or tropical plants in your garden, consider moving them indoors or providing them with winter protection, like burlap or frost cloth.

Prepare Garden Beds:

• If you plan to grow cool-season crops or winter cover crops, prepare the soil by adding compost or organic matter to improve its fertility.