Whilst most plants thrive in spring and summer, that doesn’t mean you need to neglect your garden in winter. It is perfectly possible to plant in winter, especially if it’s a mild winter where the ground doesn’t freeze completely.
In this article, we’ll talk through the ins and outs of winter planting, including what you can plant, how you should go about planting and how to care for the rest of your garden in the colder months.
Planting Bare-root Plants
Winter is a great time to plant bare-root plants. Bare-root plants are those that are sold without any soil around the roots. This is a really economical way of planting, and you’ll find plenty of bare-root fruit trees and bushes available in your local garden centre.
Tips for Planting Bare-root Plants
Prepare the plant: If you haven’t been able to plant the plant right after purchasing, it needs to be stored in a cool, frost-free place until you can. Just before you are ready to plant it, soak the plant roots in tepid water for roughly 30 minutes to rehydrate it.
Digging the hole: The whole should be wide enough to fit the roots whilst they’re spread, the roots should not be crowded or bent.
Filling the hole: Once the plant is in position in the hole, fill the hole with soil gently pushing around the roots to fill any air pockets.
More Tips for Planting in Winter
- Always check the ground before planting, if you can’t get a spade into the ground then it is too cold to plant and you should wait.
- If you plant in winter, protect newly planted plants with horticultural fleece. You can also protect the roots with a blanket, rug or hessian cloth.
- Potted plants can be planted at any time of year, and in fact, it’s much less stressful for them to be planted when they are dormant between September – April.
Contact Eden Gardens for Professional Winter Planting
For professional gardening services and winter planting, get in touch with our maintenance team. Our professional gardeners can take care of your garden throughout the colder months, ensuring it’s ready to bloom by the time spring comes around.