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As the winter months approach, it becomes essential to focus on preparing your garden to face the cold.
With the right tipsWhen spring arrives, you can not only protect your plants, but also enjoy rich, fertile soil. Find out how to transform your green space into a winter haven with a few practical tips.
Rake up dead leaves
It is important to keep raking up fallen leaves in your garden. As well as keeping the area clean, this helps prevent the spread of disease.
Use these leaves as part of your compost to enrich your soil naturally.
Harvesting and protecting your plants
Remember to harvest your last vegetables before frost damages them. Once this has been done, it is advisable to uproot the dead plants and to protect plants still in the ground. Use a mulch to retain heat and protect roots.
Aerate and work the soil
Winter is the ideal time to get ventilate the soil in your garden and vegetable patch. This improves soil structure and prevents compaction.
For those of you interested in permaculture, this activity is crucial as it promotes better penetration of water and nutrients.
Nourishing and amending the soil
It is crucial to feed your soil before winter. Bring organic matter such as compost or mature manure to enrich your garden. This prepares the soil for future crops and improves its ability to retain water and nutrients.
Protecting outdoor spaces and garden furniture
Don’t neglect the upkeep of your outdoor spaces. Protect your garden furniturePut away your tools and check the condition of your greenhouses. To improve insulation, take a look at our tips on essential oils.
Become a winter gardening expert
Gardening is a year-round activity, and winter offers many opportunities to prepare, protect and plan.
If you’re curious to learn more about perpetual vegetables to grow for a sustainable vegetable garden, see our subsequent guide here.
By following these tips, not only will your garden and your garden will be well prepared for winter, but they’ll also be perfectly welcoming places for the new season. Stay tuned for more exciting tips to make you a year-round gardening expert.
