Gardening is typically something you do in the spring and summer months. However, despite its challenges, winter gardening can also produce beautiful results.
It might be a lot colder in winter, but with a little work you can ensure your garden looks attractive all year round. Below, you’ll discover some great tips to maintain an attractive garden this winter.
Make use of outdoor lighting
As the night’s become longer and darker, what better way to brighten up your garden than with outdoor lighting? If you invest in solar lights, you won’t even need to worry about the cost of running them.
There’s a staggering number of outdoor lights to choose from, with all kinds of wonderful, attractive designs. If you have a pond or other outdoor feature, the lights would look particularly beautiful as a decorative border around it.
Not only do outdoor lights make the garden look more attractive, but they also make it safer in winter too. So, if you haven’t got them already, head to your local garden centre and pick up some outdoor lights.
Grow your own veg in a polytunnel
Just because it’s colder, it doesn’t mean you can’t still grow things in your garden. With a good quality polytunnel from a company such as Premiere Polytunnels, you could even grow your own vegetables.
The polytunnel helps to protect your plants and flowers from the cold, harsh winter weather. If you have any alpine plants, these will also be much better off in a polytunnel or greenhouse over the winter months.
Undertake regular garden maintenance
The best way to ensure your garden looks great in winter is to carry out regular maintenance. This includes raking away any stray leaves and checking your plants and trees for any signs of disease and broken branches/leaves. If you remove them quickly, it prevents the entire plant or tree from dying off.
It’s also recommended you run a hoe over your flower beds once each month to prevent weeds from growing. While they’re more of a threat in summer, weeds also grow well during the winter and can quickly overtake your garden if you’re not careful.
So, there you have it, some great ways to ensure your garden looks attractive this winter. As you can see, it isn’t overly difficult and with the help of just a few accessories, you can enjoy your outdoor space all year round.
