Prepare Your Garden For Winter With Verve

Clean Up the Garden

Remove Dead Plants: Clear out spent annuals, vegetables, and any diseased or dead plants. This helps prevent  pests and diseases that can spread over winter in garden debris.

Weed Control: Pull out weeds to reduce competition for nutrients and prevent them from spreading seeds during winter.

Protect Perennials and Bulbs

Cut Back Perennials: Trim back perennials to a few inches above the ground, especially if they are prone to diseases. However, leave some seed heads for birds to eat and to add winter interest to the garden.

Mulch Around Perennials: Apply mulch around the base of perennials to insulate the roots from freezing temperatures. This also helps prevent the freeze-thaw cycle that can damage roots.

Plant Bulbs: Late fall is a good time to plant spring-blooming bulbs like tulips, daffodils, and crocuses. They require the cold period to bloom in spring.

Soil Care

Amend the Soil: Add compost or well-rotted manure to enrich the soil with nutrients. This organic matter will break down over winter, improving soil structure and fertility for spring planting.

Mulch: Apply a layer of mulch (like straw, leaves, or wood chips) to protect the soil from erosion, moderate temperature fluctuations, and retain moisture. Mulching also prevents soil compaction from winter rains or snow.

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