Winter is one of the biggest challenges that any garden or outside space will face during the course of the year. Failing to tackle this challenge will result in only one thing: a garden which fails to succeed as an eye-catching centrepiece. Therefore, it’s crucial that you equip yourself with the knowledge to face winter head on. By utilising this knowledge and acting appropriately you can ensure your site remains in its best condition throughout winter.

How to Maintain Your Site in Winter

It’s important that you put a strong seasonal gardening strategy into place for maintaining your garden or outside space. And it’s even more critical that you stick to it in Winter. Make sure that you achieve this by following these best practices:

  • Clean Up Fallen Leaves: One of the major enemies of any garden in winter is the carpet of leaves which gradually build up towards the end of autumn. You may be tempted to just leave them and hope they’ll blow away, but it’s more likely they’ll form long lasting piles. And these eyesores are the quickest way to ruin your outside space’s visual appeal. Accordingly, take the time to rake and clear any fallen leaves at least once a week.
  • Protect Your Soil: The harsh elements of winter can be particularly testing to plant life, so it’s essential that they are protected. One of the simplest ways to help protect them is by ensuring they get enough nutrients. The best way to deliver this nutrients throughout the winter is to regularly top up the soil around plants with mulch. Not only will this provide much needed nutrients, but it will also protect the roots of plants from cold temperatures.
  • Clear Up Plant Beds: Regularly inspecting and maintaining plant beds is important throughout winter as it helps to prevent major problems. Debris such as fallen leaves and dead foliage can quickly begin to rot and create an environment where this can spread to healthy plant life. It also provides the perfect environment for insects to lay eggs which, again, will only damage the chances of your plant life remaining healthy. Therefore, take the time each week to remove any debris and keep the soil healthy.
  • Keep Your Outside Space Safe: People like to congregate in outside spaces even when temperatures have plummeted, but you need to make sure these areas remain safe. Regularly gritting paths during winter is recommended to minimize slips, so make sure that grit and salt is readily available. And, when it snows, one of your most immediate tasks should be to reach for a shovel and ensure that pathways are kept clear.
  • Use Tree Protectors: Young trees are particularly vulnerable to winter temperatures as their trunks are softer than older, more established trees. The perfect way to put this protection in place is with tree protectors. Available in a wide range of materials, a tree protector is simply secured round the trunk of a tree to protect it from wind, frost and snow.

These simple procedures should help provide a strong foundation for your garden or outside space to thrive during the winter months. However, each garden is unique and will face a number of different challenges. As a result, it makes sense to partner up with a team of professionals for Winter gardening services. This approach allows you to get the very best out of your site.

For more information on how to site and grounds maintenance in Winter, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.