Overwintering
❄️ Embrace Winter: Your Guide to Overwintering Perennials! 🏡
As the leaves fall and the air crisps, it's time to shift our focus to the next chapter in our gardening journey—overwintering our beloved perennial garden. Winter doesn't mean the end; it's an opportunity to nurture and protect, ensuring a glorious comeback in spring. 🌱❄️
Tips for Overwintering Perennials:
Clean and Tidy Beds:
- Remove spent foliage and debris to prevent disease and discourage pests.
- A clean slate sets the stage for a healthy return in the warmer months.
Mulching:
- Apply a generous layer of mulch to insulate and protect plant roots from freezing.
- This not only provides warmth but also helps retain moisture during dry winter spells.
Watering:
- Hydrate your perennials well before the first freeze.
- Continue to water periodically during dry spells to prevent dehydration.
Winterizing Vulnerable Plants:
- For tender perennials, consider adding a protective layer of burlap or frost cloth.
- This extra shield guards against harsh winter winds and temperature fluctuations.
Containers:
- Move potted perennials to a sheltered location or insulate containers with bubble wrap.
- Elevating pots slightly prevents them from sitting directly on cold surfaces.
Winter-Worthy Perennials:
Ornamental Grasses:
- Let your grasses stand tall, creating stunning winter landscapes.
- 'Karl Foerster' Feather Reed Grass and 'Miscanthus' varieties are winter stars.
Winter-Flowering Hellebores:
- Some hellebores bloom in winter, defying the season's gloom.
- 'Winter Jewels' and 'Christmas Rose' varieties are enchanting choices.
Share Your Winter Garden!
We invite you to showcase your winter garden on our social media! Snap pictures of your overwintering strategies using #WinterGarden, and tag us @JerseyGirlPerennials. Let's inspire and learn from each other as we embrace the beauty of winter gardening.
Wishing you a cozy and enchanting winter garden!
Warm regards,
The Jersey Girl Perennials Team