Things to do to Prepare for Winter

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Getting ready for winter


We are not sure what this winter will bring, but here are a few things that we do around the nursery and our own yards to prepare for the winter or to get ready for next spring.


• Plant spring flowering bulbs


• Plant cover crop in garden areas (crimson clover, fava bean & vetch)


• Cut back perennials


• Rake up leaves & use for compost (unless diseased)


• Trim summer blooming heathers


• Mulch beds


• Turn off irrigation systems


• Wrap outdoor pipes


• Keep fresh water & feed for the birds


• Apply zinc or some type of moss killer to roofs, decks & patios


• Apply lime to lawns & garden


• Have remay on hand in case it freezes. Remay is a light weight cloth that protects plants from the cold & wind (we stock it)


• Clean out storage shed (bring us your empty pots make sure all loose soil is removed and we will take them to the recyclers for you)


• Bait for slugs (hiding under wood, cardboard & pots


• Get those magazines out that have been sitting on the shelves thru the summer and do some reading or dreaming


• Note to self remember to buy wood pellets


• I’m sure there are things that I have missed, and I will remember later.


• Store tender plants that you want to overwinter (garage or cover area)


• Store outside furniture


• Transplant perennials late fall early winter