On a very cold wintry day, consider adding interest to your garden by planning a border, add
decking, a
pergola or even a
shed for all your gardening tools.
Winter does not mean that the garden will be a bland, flowerless area, read below for tips on the hardier foliage that will grow well in winter.
What grows well in winter?
Evergreens
- Yews
- Juniper
- Canadian Hemlock
- White Pine
Flowering shrubs
- Hamamelis
- Daphne Mezereum
- Jamsin Nudiflorum
Trees
- Ash
- Beech
- Horse Chestnut
- Lime
- Oak
- Sycamore
Help your garden thrive by adding a
bird-feeding table and enjoy being a bird twitcher.
Winter Garden Tasks
Maintain the upkeep of your garden in winter and reap the benefits in the spring.
- Weed the flowerbeds
- Dig over the flowerbeds and add fertilizer
- Regularly rake and remove leaves from the flowerbeds
- Protect new trees and shrubs from the cold by planting in containers and shelter from the wind
- Repair paving areas and fences
Extend the gardening season by adding a
greenhouse to your garden. Position the greenhouse out of the wind and shade in the garden to maintain maximum benefit.
