When we think about our gardens, we tend to consider them in spring and summer. We consider flowers blooming and the buzzing of bees throughout the foliage.
However, it’s also important to consider how you can look after your garden in the wintertime. It’s going to be difficult to keep it completely in order. However, there are ways that you can keep it looking tidy while you wait for summer and spring to return.
Here are three additions that you can add to your garden to keep it perfect during the winter months.
1. AnUmbris Pergola
An UmbrisPergola with louvre roofs could be a great addition to any type of garden during the winter. Not only are these pergolas customizable, so they can be made to suit your garden perfectly, but they can also come with very thick roof profiles so that they can protect garden visitors.
Winter comes with bad weather, including heavy winds and snow. What is brilliant about the Umbris Pergola is that it comes with wind sensors and snow sensors. That means if the snow and wind become dangerous, they will close automatically in order to lower the rate of damage. It also means that anyone who is inside will be protected from the weather, even during the winter months.
If you want to sit under the Umbris Pergola, you will see that it comes with heating and lighting systems that have been integrated into the design. That means you will be able to entertain your guests in an environment that is safe and comfortable.
2. Winter food stocks for garden
When we think about winter, we think about the snow that will settle on the ground. Wildlife tends to struggle during winter due to the cold and lack of food that is available for them. That’s why you may want to consider how you can use furniture to support wildlife and keep them well-fed during the colder times of the year.
The easiest way you can do this is by keeping terracotta pots on your trees that are filled with seeds and nuts. That way, you can feed squirrels and birds. However, you can also do your part to help insects by looking for a place to hide by installing an insect hotel. You can also do your best to try and make your garden bee-friendly during the winter. This can be through making leaf and twig piles as shelters and leaving your compost heap until springtime.
If you are going to grow flowers in the winter, try focusing on ivy and winter flowers, such as snowdrops, winter honeysuckle, winter heather, crocuses, and hellebores mahonia. These are perfect flowers for bees to protect them if they need access to nectar and shelter.
Make sure to keep these types of shelters in mind if you do want to plant some flowers in the winter. They can help make your garden look aesthetically perfect.
3. Greenhouses
One of the best additions to have in your garden is a greenhouse. Greenhouses are wonderful for keeping fragile plants at the right temperature, especially in preparation for spring. You should make sure that your greenhouse has excellent glazed glass and can protect your plants against wind, snow, and rain.
The last thing that you need is for a hole to ruin the temperature in your greenhouse. So, make sure to place the greenhouse somewhere that is sheltered and that can ensure the heat of the interior can remain at the perfect temperature.
You can have free-standing greenhouses; however, you can also have aluminum and wooden frames. You can also have “lean-to” greenhouses that are placed against a wall, and mini greenhouses. The best thing about having greenhouses during the winter is that you can grow seeds in preparation for spring. So, keep that in mind when you pick which greenhouse suits you best.
Are you ready to make your garden perfect?
Winter can be a difficult time for you to maintain a garden. But with the right love and care, you can have it looking neat and tidy. Think carefully about what additions you make to it. They can help you get through the winter months and ensure you are ready for spring.