Winter can be a slightly uneventful season for all those keen gardeners out there. Sometimes it can feel like the winter leaves our gardens feeling a little dull. Yet, there are still plenty of gardening jobs to do. First things first, ensure that you remove any dead plants as these may attract unwanted diseases or pests. Secondly, invest in a blanket or two to cover your plants with at night. Now those jobs are out of the way, let’s see how you can make your garden look great this winter! 

4 Ways To Make Your Garden Look Great This Winter

Winter Flowers

When so many of your flowers have died out, your garden is likely to be feeling a little bare. Luckily, there are plenty of beautiful flowers you can invest in that will bloom during the cold weather. Snowdrops, for example, are a beautiful choice to give your garden that elegant winter look. Pansies are another great winter-blooming flower, for a gorgeous color boost. Holly bushes are excellent for giving your garden that festive red glow, plus they bloom some lovely flowers in the springtime too. Water your soil to help your plants retain the heat. A heat lamp can also be useful to protect those plants that are vulnerable to frost. ​

Paint Your Fence

If you want to make your garden look brand new again, painting your fence is a great place to start. Before you paint your fence, ensure that you clean your fence properly. It’s likely that dirt and mold have settled, so it’s best to get rid of this before the icy weather makes it harder to remove. A fence stain can help protect the wood from the elements plus give your fence a healthy new look. Freedom Fence Builders Ultimate Guide to Fences is a great place for a little more advice. ​

Invest In Some Ornaments

To give your garden the wow factor, a new garden ornament or two could be a great idea. You might want to go festive or stick to a general ornament that you can use all year around. It can be more effective to choose one or two larger ornaments as opposed to lots of smaller ones. Depending on the space that you have too many garden ornaments might make everything feel a little cluttered. Stone statues of animals, for instance, can be a charming addition to any winter garden! 

New Lighting

When it’s dark and dreary, some great lighting can ensure that your garden looks both inviting and festive too. In the wintertime, the right lighting is also important to ensure that everyone stays safe when walking up a (potentially) icy pathway. Give your path and good clean and buy some grit to put down in the event of snow. At the same time, be mindful not to overuse your lights and waste electricity. Greener practices are, of course, essential when it comes to all aspects of our homes. With these four tips you’ll get your home ready for winter in no time.

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