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WINTER IN THE GARDEN - WHAT IS WORTH DOING THERE?

In recent years, winters have not been surprising us with severe frost attacks or heavy snowfall. Although there are moments when the temperature falls below zero and the soil, trees, and shrubs are covered by a blanket of snow, on most days within the calendar winter the temperature remains firmly above zero. This is good news to all the drivers, as well as the services responsible for snow removal, but we should be aware of the fact that such temperature levels in winter have a negative impact on the plants growing in our gardens. These plants prepare for freezing temperatures by losing their leaves, accumulating nutrients, and building stronger root systems in order to survive the harsh weather conditions. A warm winter wakes the plants from their “winter sleep”, often providing them an illusion of the beginning of spring. If the weather changes suddenly afterwards, the plants attacked by frost are practically defenceless – they freeze, get weaker, and some even die... How to care for plants in such conditions, then? What to do when the winter is relatively warm? Here is some of our advice that you might consider when starting a new year in your garden. If you take care for your plants properly now, they will show their gratitude in spring!