{"id":2412,"date":"2018-12-13T10:54:22","date_gmt":"2018-12-13T10:54:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2412"},"modified":"2018-12-13T10:54:22","modified_gmt":"2018-12-13T10:54:22","slug":"garden-maintenance-how-to-look-after-your-garden-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/newsandarticles\/garden-maintenance-how-to-look-after-your-garden-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Garden Maintenance: How to look after your garden this winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Get all the information you need on how to care for your garden this winter and get the best head start on your garden and lawn for the upcoming year!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Throughout the busy period of Christmas and New Year, when weather can be bitter and for us, staying inside beneath a warm fire can seem much more appealing than venturing outdoors, it is often easy for our gardens to be neglected and fall apart. <\/span>
\nYet despite how difficult winter can be, it is crucial to keep up with garden maintenance in order to keep your garden and lawn ticking over during those winter months and to ensure you don\u2019t lose out on all the efforts you put into gardening throughout the year. <\/span>
\nWith that said, here are our top tips for how to achieve<\/span> full garden maintenance<\/b> this winter<\/span>
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\nLawn Treatment<\/strong>
\nA stress free way of making sure your lawn will be completely protected over the winter is to get a professional winter treatment applied between months November and February. Companies, such as Greensleeves, can provide <\/span>affordable lawn care services<\/span><\/a> which will ensure full winter lawn maintenance and make sure all the groundwork is completed for you so you can focus on the rest of your garden. <\/span>
\nBy applying specialist liquid product to your lawn, Greensleeves will treat your lawns with essential plant nutrients, target moss, and keep all other fungal diseases at bay. <\/span>
\nThink of it as a seasonal MOT! You can also follow up with specialist lawn treatments in the next Spring, Summer and Autumn. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Composting<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

You may not have thought it, but there are actually many benefits to winter composting. Even though your compost can freeze over which stops decomposition, it is the action of freeze-thaw which will help to break down materials so that they\u2019ll be ready for a faster decomposition in spring. Another benefit is that you\u2019ll minimise your impact on the environment.<\/span>
\nIn order to maximise success of winter composting, it is important to maximise heat by composting in a covered bin and even insulating it with cardboard to keep the heat in. You can also speed up the composting process by regularly turning the contents of the bin. This can be done by tipping out the bin and refilling it whilst turning the contents so it composts evenly. <\/span><\/p>\n

3. Plant protection<\/span><\/h3>\n

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\nThere are some measures you can take to protect your plants this winter. Half-hardy plants in pots can be protected by covering their pots in bubble wrap or fleece which will help to retain heat. For more sensitive plants, take them inside for the winter providing they can live indoors. <\/span>
\nAnother method is Mulching, which involves covering the soil\u2019s surface with insulating materials will do a great job protecting other tender plants such as dahlias, and entire beds and borders from the cold weather. Winter or early spring is the best time to do this and many different materials can be used such as bark chippings, leaf mould, and chopped organic wheat straw. By the material creating a barrier between the cold air and the soil, they can protect the root and stem of plants and suppress the growth of weeds. Mulch material can also provide your soils with important nutrients!<\/span>
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\u00a0Treat wooden fences and doors<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Harsh weather conditions in Winter can seriously damage wooden fencing and doors. Use a rainproof wood stain to prevent wooden surfaces from cracking and warping, and protect it from mold mildew and rot. <\/span>
\nYou can also prevent additional moisture causing further damage to your fencing, by keeping the spaces between your fence clear of debris, leaves and snow. <\/span><\/p>\n

Small Jobs<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Lastly, don\u2019t forget the smaller garden maintenance methods which can really make all the difference!<\/span>
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