Landscaping Tips For Winter
Most landscaping tends to get done in the spring or summertime when the weather is nice. But that doesn't mean you should ignore your yard's layout when the temperature begins to drop. Here are some landscaping tips to keep in mind that can help maintain your yard or garden until warmer weather returns.
Time To Mulch It Up
Even if you don't like using mulch during the warmer months of the year, there is a pretty big benefit to using it during the wintertime. Strategically placed mulch can help protect your plant roots. It acts as a buffer between the plants and the ice and snow. Essentially, you're giving your plants a bit of shelter from the cold so they can live to see the next spring.
Tis The Season For Pruning
Winter is actually the perfect time of year to do some trimming and pruning of your trees and bushes. This is because a proper pruning can actually prime your tree branches for growth the following spring. For best results, wait until late winter to get your pruning done so the "wound" you create on your tree won't be exposed to the cold for too long before spring arrives and the growth cycle begins anew.
Keep An Eye On The Snow
Most homeowners know to keep an eye on how much snow is settling on their roof during the winter, but you should be doing the same thing when it comes to your tree branches. Too much snow could cause a branch to weaken or break off completely. If you are especially concerned about a tree that has thinner branches, consider tying some of these branches together to create a sturdy "mega-branch" that can hold more snow. For the most part, though, you can keep things under control by just gently shaking some of your tree branches or shrubs as the snow begins to accumulate.
The Perfect Time To Start Planning A Redesign
While you're going through the motions with these winter landscape maintenance tips, also consider that this might be the perfect time of year to start planning an update to your overall design. Custom landscaping companies aren't as busy when the weather is cold outside, so you'll likely be able to connect with someone in your area relatively quickly. If you want to make some major changes to your landscape in the next year, get the blueprint out of the way this winter so you can leap into action as soon as the weather breaks.
