Garden Advice, Garden Maintenance / By Kate Charles
We’ve all seen a bit of properly cold winter weather over the last couple of weeks, and if the forecast is to be trusted, we’re in for a bit more too. Putting the inconvenience and sometimes hazardous effects aside, there is much beauty and utility to be found in very cold winter temperatures. The beauty is explored below, but sustained cold weather may help to kill off pests such as slugs, that might survive through a mild winter. Cold weather also encourages deep dormancy in trees and shrubs that helps protect them during the winter.
I love frosty mornings! This Viburnum tinus brings much-needed colour and scent to the winter garden.





Protecting your plants against frost
Right plant right place – always choose plants that are reliably hardy in your area, and in the microclimate in your garden
Avoid pruning before the winter if appropriate – the old growth will protect the plant from frost damage.
Mulch your plants before the cold weather sets in, and don’t apply nitrogen-rich fertiliser before the winter, as this can encourage frost-vulnerable soft growth.

For any more frost advice, just get in touch via my Contact page, or email me on kate@katecharlesgardendesign.co.uk
Thanks for reading!
Kate
All advice checked with RHS Frost advice
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