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Winter Garden Preparation Viruses, bacteria, and insect larvae in the soil can be detrimental if not cleared away properly. Pull out weeds that have sprung up at the end of summer, and add them along with other vegetation from your beds and leaf raking to your compost heap. All cut plant material that is diseased or questionable must be discarded and not added into the compost pile. Divide up the summer plants from the spring plants. Perennials can be cut back to soil level. Rake the beds clean for further smaller weeds and plant debris like roots. Autumn is a good time to plant your spring bulbs. Place them into the ground while temperatures are still warm and the ground soft. You can also plant bright mums for those wonderful bright fall colours. Organic matter is beneficial as an insulator as it protects perennial roots, plants and the soil. Adding material to your beds provides the richest mulch when spring eventually comes along. Natural mulch will include all your grass trimmings, fallen leaves and other organic materials. Make sure to add a good 3 to 6 inches of mulch over your beds. Screen Fall is the time of year where your flower and vegetable gardens require most of your attention. It’s important to ensure all beds are cleared as much as possible of old, decaying organic debris. young evergreens with burlap wrapped around the trees to protect them from harsh cold winds. Collect and package seeds from the plants you allowed to go to seed. Harvest the rest of your vegetables. If you have a small vegetable garden, whether boxed or in beds, pull out all the roots and place in your compost heap. You can till and turn the earth with discarded leaves into the soil a couple of times until the ground hardens with the cold. Your soil will benefit from the nutrients of the organic matter. Wash and thoroughly dry your flowerpots so all trace amounts of soil are cleaned away, with no chance of mold from dampness. Place them along with all your washed and dried garden tools in your garage or tool shed. Turn off all corresponding faucets from the interior, and allow the outer faucet to drain, ensuring no water is left in the pipes or wall that will freeze during winter. Thorough winter garden preparation is important. When you take care of your garden and soil, it will take care of you. REAL HOME ADVICE 4 Calgary Winter Spring 2018.indd 4 2018-02-01 12:00:23 PM ANAND
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