There are certain tips you can follow to maintain the beauty of your garden helping it survive the harsh winter conditions.

The planting season is usually a few short weeks before Christmas. In the month of December, it is important to remove all plants claimed by frost and firm the land around it. Spray the fruit trees with pesticides while they are still dormant. Protect valuable trees and plant new ones in containers. Take extra care of the bulbous plants in the cold weather. Shake off snow from the hedges so that they may not be impeded in growth by the weight.

By the month of January, complete rose planting, but only if the ground is dry. Clean up the dead plants around the fence borders. Dig heavier soil over onto the top with a trusty tool, like the Wolf-Garten Multi-Star BA-M, in order to prevent over weathering. Plant the seeds you want to grow in spring and dig over areas which you have kept aside for annual plantations. Start bringing out the flowering bulbs for a spot of colour. Continue with planting of trees and shrubs.

Cover the vegetable growth for the time being, to shield from the harsh winds. Apply a good choice of nitrogenous fertilizers to fruit bearing trees and bushes. The earthworms would not be able to fix the nitrogen in colder atmosphere, so it would call for external supplements. Sharpen all the manual garden cutting tools in readiness for the year ahead. Cleanse the seed trays and tree pots.

By February, clear the remaining tops of dead plants. Prepare the seed beds that you have kept for the annual season with bone-meal. Sow seeds of plants that you wish to cultivate by middle of the year indoors. Extricate weeds from the bogs and cut overgrown hedges by the month end.

Start sowing beans and peas in the field after proper germination. Begin the cultivation of potatoes as well. Take out the containers that you grew the trees and shrubs in and have them planted outside in the ground.

With a little extra effort and protection, you can help your plants survive the harsh weather conditions.

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