Simple tips for winter gardens
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  1. Be aware that often winters can be relatively dry and plants may need watering.
  2. Browning of lawns and vulnerable plants due to heavy frost is common in the southern states during May and June, and early spring. Affected lawns and plant will generally recover when temperatures warm.
  3. Winter grasses can compete with and replace dormant summer grasses. Some produce thorny seed pods. In smaller lawn areas they can be removed easily when they first appear. For larger more problematic areas, gain advice from a professional.
  4. Winter is also a good opportunity to spend time in the garden shed to maintain tools, get the mower and wiper sniper serviced.
  5. Dormant winter bulbs such ad jonquils and daffodils can be purchased at this time of year and planted in an annual flowing bed.
  6. Avoid digging wet muddy garden beds in winter as they will usually become over compacted and hard in summer.