The Ultimate Checklist for Preparing Your Garden for Winter
Preparing your garden for winter is essential for its survival and flourishing in the following spring. Here’s the ultimate checklist:
Harvest and Store Vegetables: Harvest frost-sensitive vegetables before the first frost. Remove and discard any diseased plant debris.
Prepare Herbs and Perennials: Protect tender herbs and perennials. Some may need to be brought indoors or covered for winter protection.
Cover Garden Beds: Add compost and mulch to garden beds to enrich the soil and suppress weed growth.
Berry Patch and Rose Care: Prune and mulch berry patches and roses for winter protection.
Trees and Shrubs: Avoid pruning before winter. Protect young trees from winter injury.
Watering System: Drain and turn off irrigation systems to prevent freezing damage.
Support Wildlife: Maintain bird feeders and ensure clean hygiene.
General Maintenance: Mow lawn, rake leaves, cover compost piles, and winterize lawn equipment.
At Okanagan Valley Landscapes in Kelowna, BC, we offer comprehensive services to help prepare your garden for winter. Our expertise ensures your garden remains healthy and vibrant, ready to bloom in the spring.
