Outdoor plants need more attention in winter as the colder temperature and bad weather takes its toll.
Winter is perhaps the harshest season on plants and flowers. With cold temperatures and bad weather, it becomes difficult for the flora to survive.
Here are tips on how to encourage winter plant survival and it could be a lifesaver!
Outdoor plants need more attention in winter as the colder temperature and bad weather takes its toll.
Firstly, one needs to clear away the debris. Most summer plants will begin to die away or go into a sort of hibernation. One needs to help them by clearing away debris and covering delicate plants to shield them from cold.
Secondly, annual flowers, plants and vegetables should be pruned and blackened foliage removed to prevent them from harbouring disease.
Thirdly, spreading a new layer of mulch is highly recommended in winter and will feed your plants in the coming seasons.
Apart from these, here are few other tips which might help in general.