With winter firmly on the horizon, it's time to talk about preventative action and what you can do to keep your garden safe as the weather turns.
You've invested so much time gardening during the summer months, putting effort into making your garden a beautiful addition to your home, so it makes no sense to let all that fall by the wayside just because frost is coming.
We've found some fantastic professional-approved tips for keeping your garden safe and sound this winter, so let's take a look at how you can leave yourself with much less work come spring!
To prevent constant freezing and thawing.
By simply popping them over the top and securing at the base.
If you can, treat it and cover or put away until spring.
For gradual temperature acclimatisation.
From beach windbreaks or old tarpaulins.
As the salt will run off into your beds and kill plants.
The water will actually produce heat as it defrosts… science!
Also wrap their trunks to keep them warm.
For more garden advice, take a look at this Ideabook: 17 Simple Ideas To Boost Your Small Outdoor Space.