Don’t put your hoses away yet! It is still so dry! Keep watering but unhook your hoses from the hose attachment at the house, due to low night temps. I know I’m tired of watering but until a regular rain pattern or temps into the 40’s at daytime hours we will have to keep going. (Not for long though) Get the beds cleaned up, firewood chopped and any water features attended to. I have to do all of it yet so don’t feel like you are behind!
But, just because winter is at our door step doesn’t mean you can’t start on landscaping projects now. You can get a jump on your spring work. A few good fall and winter projects are:
- Fixing any water issues you may be having or have had in the past – adding drains and soil, making them look like dry creek beds, retaining walls, burms,etc.
- Explore new areas for landscape gardens & pathways. Clean out overgrown sites & prepare areas.
- Prepare your vegetable garden or ideas to incorporate your veggies into your landscape.
- Think about any structures you might like to incorporate; water features, pergolas, arbors, patios, walkways, sitting areas, fire pits, play(game) areas, potting benches, raised beds,etc.
- Landscape Lighting is always a great way to extend your time in the garden and it looks great!
We would be glad to talk to you and help you with any of these great gardening ideas!! My garden feature is a list of plants to behold during the winter months to cheer you up thru the gray, dreary days. These plants have a wonderful visual impact with their flowers, fruits and /or bark. So enjoy a winter walk in the gardens; yours, friends, a park or Yew Dell’s!
