Winter is here, and sometimes people think this means they
can leave their garden and landscaping alone until the spring. However, there
are several things you can do to maintain your garden during the winter months.
We have a garden
center serving Lititz, so we have a few suggestions on some winter garden
care chores you can do now that could save you some time and hassle when the
weather starts to warm up again.
Christmas Tree
After the holidays, don’t just toss your Christmas tree! Put
it in a bucket of damp sand out in your backyard. Decorate it with strings of
cranberries and popcorn. Spread peanut butter on pine cones and dip them in
birdseed and hang them up on the tree too. You will attract some beautiful
winter birds and give them another tree to nest in.
Plant Containers
Take the time to empty out your plant containers and store
them somewhere dry. If you leave them outside with old soil in them, that soil
could get damp and then expand when the soil freezes. If that happens, it could
cause your plant containers to break.
Compost and Mulch
If you compost, be sure the refuse you throw in there is not
infested with bugs or other pests. You could inadvertently introduce them into
your plants this spring if you aren’t careful! You should also be sure you are
keeping up with mulching. While this is not a fun chore, especially when it’s
cold out, this is a great way to help maintain your garden and landscaping when
it’s cold out. If you are unsure of what type of mulch you should be using,
just visit our garden center and we can help you out!
Snow and Ice
After a snow or ice storm, do not walk on your grass and don’t
allow your pets to either, if you can help it. Walking on frozen grass could cause
the blades to break and die, and that could result in unsightly brown patches
in your grass this spring.
These are just a few ways you can keep your garden and
landscaping looking good this winter! For more helpful hints, visit us at our
garden center.
