Experts share their best tips on how to prepare the garden for winter

Fall is the time to prepare the garden for winter dormancy. The better we care for the plants during this time, the better their viability will be in the spring and the bigger harvest you will have next season.

OBOZ.UA has prepared professional tips on what work should be done in the garden in the fall. They will help protect plants from frost and pests.

Cleaning and pruning

One of the first steps in preparing the garden for winter is to clean the trees of old bark, moss, and lichens. It is in these dead parts of the bark that pests and pathogens hide. After cleaning, the tree trunks should be treated with a disinfectant solution. An equally important procedure is sanitation pruning. All dry, diseased and damaged branches must be removed. This will not only improve the appearance of the trees but also prevent the spread of diseases.

Protection against pests and diseases

Autumn is the best time to fight pests and diseases. After the leaves fall, pests hide in cracks in the bark and under fallen leaves. Spraying trees with special preparations will help destroy them. It is also important to remove all the fallen leaves and burn them to destroy wintering pests.

Watering

Before the onset of frost, watering is necessary. This is especially important for young trees and shrubs. Moisture accumulated in the soil will help plants survive the winter.

Sheltering

Some plants, especially thermophilic ones, need shelter for the winter. Young seedlings, roses, grapes, and other heat-loving crops should be covered with agrofibre or other covering material. This will protect them from frost and strong winds.

Preparing the soil

In the fall, you should prepare the soil for spring planting. To do this, dig up the beds, apply organic fertilizers and remove weeds.

Collecting seeds

Autumn is a great time to collect seeds of vegetables and flowers. They must be properly dried and stored until spring.

Preparing the tools

After all the gardening work is done, you need to put your tools in good shape. They need to be cleaned of soil, dried and lubricated.

Composting

Fallen leaves, grass clippings, and other organic waste can be used to make compost. Compost is a valuable organic fertilizer that can be used to treat plants next spring.

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