You can fill the months in between with narcissuses (May), peonies/carnations/poppies (June), and irises/lilies/hand bells/petunias/delphiniums (July). Read on for more gardening advice to ensure you have year-round enjoyment.
Mulching is essential to help your garden plants survive the winter. In late October/early November, you should begin prepping your garden for the cold rains, the winds and the frosts ahead.
When you mulch, you're insulating the plants, protecting the root systems, discouraging weeds, reducing moisture evaporation during dry spells and preventing the soil from eroding away during the wet storms.
Conventional garden advice says to use peat moss or shredded newspapers. Bark and sawdust can also be used, but you must ensure there is adequate nitrogen from mulch material in the soil.
Mulching is especially important for rutabagas, turnips, parsnips, onions, carrots and beets. Every so often, you'll need to dig down into the soil to check for sufficient moisture. In the summer, you should brush away some of the remaining mulch to enable the sunshine to penetrate the soil.
Whether you're into vegetable garden plants or perennial flower gardening, these tips should help you create a beautiful and productive winter ensemble. Many people are saving money during the recession by growing their own edible foods, while also improving their moods with fresh cut flowers on the table all year round.
Flowers in a winter garden can add a bit of excitement and wonderment, a dash of fragrance and a splash of color to your yard.
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