5 Ways to Prep Your Garden for Winter

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‍With the autumn leaves falling, it’s time to start preparations for winter. Your garden is probably still looking pretty lush and green right now, but come November; it may not remain that way for long. If you want to keep your garden as beautiful in winter as it is in summer, you should take action now. Here are five ways to prep your garden for winter to stay lush through those cold months ahead.

Rake up fallen leaves and clear debris

The first and most important thing you can do to prep your garden for winter is to remove any fallen leaves and detritus from the soil. If leaves remain in the ground throughout winter, they will likely rot and grow mold. This could cause the roots of your plants to rot too, which could kill them. Fortunately, it’s easy to rake up leaves in the fall. If you want to be extra thorough, you can also clear any weeds and debris from around the base of your plants. This will prevent them from growing back into the soil, which could also cause damage to your plant’s roots. 

Brush and clean patios

During the autumn and winter, your patio will be exposed to the elements. It will be vulnerable to frost, rain, and snow. It will also be home to many pests, including spiders, grasshoppers, and ants. To keep your patio looking clean and tidy, you should brush it down with a soft broom and wash it with water from time to time. You can also use a pressure washer to blast away any stubborn dirt and grime. 

Trim dead branches from trees

Dead branches are a common sight during autumn, but trimming them from trees at this time of year is essential for more than just aesthetics. Dead branches and twigs on trees could fall and damage your plants or even fall on your house during a storm. If you have trees in your garden, it’s best to keep them trimmed throughout the year so that come autumn, you don’t have too many dead branches to contend with. If you can’t reach the top of your trees, you may want to hire a professional tree surgeon to do it for you. 

Invest in garden storage for equipment and furniture

If you’re like the average homeowner, you probably have a shed or two filled with gardening equipment. If so, then you should start thinking about investing in some garden storage to help keep your tools and furniture organized through winter. There are many different options out there for garden storage such as steel storage buildings, but you’ll need to choose something that’s big enough to fit all your equipment and furniture. If you don’t want to spend money on storage, you can always store some of your equipment in the house. Just ensure you don’t leave anything outside that could become rust or rot due to the cold weather.

Bottom line

Autumn is the perfect time to prep your garden for winter. With some planning and preparation, you can ensure your garden remains lush and beautiful all year round. If you follow these five tips, you should be able to keep plants alive through the cold months ahead.