Even though it looked like winter here a few days ago the weather has warmed up again and we can do our winter preparations. I thought this list might come in handy for all gardeners wondering where to begin when it comes to winterizing a yard.
- Most importantly, your yard needs a good drink before it gets too cold. Tree roots especially need plenty of water.
- This is a perfect time to plant those spring blooming bulbs. Shop around for bulbs that do well in your area.
- Buy & plant shrubs. This is a great time of year to buy shrubs that are on sale and cheap.
- Lower the height on your lawn mower. A low cut lawn will flourish in spring. This also keeps rodents and pests from burrowing in your roots.
- Divide and cut back perennials. Perfect time to share perennials that need to be divided with a neighbor or friend.
- Rake and mulch fallen leaves. They may suffocate your lawn if left in piles.
- Feed your lawn with a winterizing fertilizer. It needs nutrients to get it through long and cold months.
- Bring all your tender plants indoors or move them to your shed or garage.
- Clean out your vegetable garden. Pests love to make the debris their winter home.
- Dig up annuals that are no longer needed.
- Make sure you empty all water out of hoses, sprinkling systems, fountains, and drip systems.
- And just for fun- feed the birds. Their food supply will be limited in the upcoming harsher months.
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