As Old Man Winter gets ready to visit, many people find themselves with a sudden drop in energy and pep, especially those who enjoy outdoor activities like gardening. However, seasoned gardeners know that winter is actually a good time to get a head start on their garden before spring. This time in between the warmer seasons can be used to catch up with gardening trends and techniques, such as found online and in magazines. With all this time to prepare, the ideal garden is more attainable than ever.
The seasons of fall and winter tend to have the effect of wiping the slate clean. But gardeners can use this to their advantage, taking the opportunity to de-clutter their plots. Any material that doesn't survive can be used as mulch or fertilizer. Viable seeds can be taken and safely stowed for next season. In a good environment, they can stay healthy for years, potentially. You can prepare the beds for the next season, which should prove easier when there are fewer living plants to get in the way.
You can also use the winter months to take inventory of your tools. You may find broken items, or discover that you need a new tool. It'll be much less expensive to purchase new or replacement tools when it's not prime gardening season. You can also begin planting in winter time to give your plants an early advantage. Seeds can sprout in a potted environment, absorbing sunlight from a well-lit window sill. They'll already be somewhat mature by the time springs comes and you can plant them in the garden.
One more job that's more straightforward in the colder seasons is tree pruning. Without the leaves in the trees, getting to all of the branches is much easier.
There are many things you can do to get your garden ready for the gardening season during the fall and winter months. And the better prepared you are ahead of time, the less effort you'll have to make once the season begins.
The seasons of fall and winter tend to have the effect of wiping the slate clean. But gardeners can use this to their advantage, taking the opportunity to de-clutter their plots. Any material that doesn't survive can be used as mulch or fertilizer. Viable seeds can be taken and safely stowed for next season. In a good environment, they can stay healthy for years, potentially. You can prepare the beds for the next season, which should prove easier when there are fewer living plants to get in the way.
You can also use the winter months to take inventory of your tools. You may find broken items, or discover that you need a new tool. It'll be much less expensive to purchase new or replacement tools when it's not prime gardening season. You can also begin planting in winter time to give your plants an early advantage. Seeds can sprout in a potted environment, absorbing sunlight from a well-lit window sill. They'll already be somewhat mature by the time springs comes and you can plant them in the garden.
One more job that's more straightforward in the colder seasons is tree pruning. Without the leaves in the trees, getting to all of the branches is much easier.
There are many things you can do to get your garden ready for the gardening season during the fall and winter months. And the better prepared you are ahead of time, the less effort you'll have to make once the season begins.
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It's definitely not too late to get going on your gardening projects to make sure that your garden is as beautiful as can be by the time spring comes around. McCaleb Homes builds quality new homes in Oklahoma City OK and believes that a beautiful garden is a perfect complement to a beautiful new home.
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