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Publication date: 25. february 2019

Winter is approaching rapidly and garden maintenance is already in its final stages. We are all already tidying up, repairing the fence, and mowing the lawn one last time this year. Soon we will put away the shovel and other gardening tools in the garden shed and bring this year’s garden story to a close.

But although the first snow is already just around the corner, that does not mean there is nothing we can do for our garden during the winter itself. That is why we have dedicated this article to the so-called winter garden and 3 ideas, that you can do for your garden even when it is still covered in snow.

1. PLAN FOR NEXT YEAR

This year's winter is expected to be very mild and with considerably less snow than last year. This means that we can expect the first work in the garden very early. If we also take into account the current favorable economic growth, where all builders and craftsmen are quickly booked, it means that by spring we must have a clear vision and plan for work in the garden. Regardless of whether you are undertaking a more serious renovation or just adding one element, you must know the steps in detail, as this will help you reach the desired outcome more quickly and easily.

If, however, you do not intend to seriously renovate the garden next year, planning will also help with the planting of vegetables and flowers themselves. A well-prepared plan and a list of things you need to do is always good for the optimal course of events, not only in your garden, but also in life in general.

2. LOOK FOR NEW IDEAS

Cold winter days and especially evenings are ideal for "brainstorming" about new ideas that we will bring to life in the garden in spring. It is the ideal time to browse all the forums, catalogs, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest and generate new ideas.

With good research, we will not only get new ideas, but we will also learn a lot, as we will discover different insights and gain various perspectives. This way, we will start the spring even better prepared and we will certainly take the garden to a new level.

3. REPAIR THE TOOL

So far, we have learned that winter is excellent for planning and finding new ideas. The third thing, which is just as important for a spring garden, is tools. Winter is the ideal time to inspect all your tools, clean them, and repair them if necessary. It very often happens that we are full of ideas and plans for spring, but when it is time to work, we see that our tools are completely "worn out."

That is why we recommend that you inspect all shovels, hoes, saws, and other essential tools. This will ensure that when you start repairing a wooden fence or planting a new flower bed, there will be no unnecessary complications and that your next gardening season will begin with full momentum.