As the fall is approaching, it’s a good idea to inventory your plants in your garden and prepare for the cooler, winter weather. Here is a quick list of ways to prepare your garden for the North Georgia fall and winter seasons.
- Bring tender plants indoors and some annuals and perennials will not be able to survive in the cooler months and won’t be able to grow back the following year.
- Protect evergreens especially evergreens in pots. If their roots happen to become frozen, they may not be able to grow back the following year. Be sure to keep them watered throughout the year so they don’t dry out.
- Cover vegetable seedlings. Once temperatures really drop at night (think mid 20s) a blanket over your seedlings will help prevent them from dying out.
- Be mindful of your herb garden, while many can do very well in more mild winter conditions, Rosemary and Thyme may not fare as well.
- As winter approaches, be sure to clear out your clay pots. Remove the soil and clean them with a solution of bleach and water.
As the cooler weather approaches in Jasper, be sure to come to Whispering Springs to winterize your garden, landscape and even water features. For more information about our nursery or services, contact us here.
