Winterize your garden: Tips for frost protection for stone baskets, plants and more

Winter is just around the corner and it's time to prepare the garden for the cold season. Whether plants, lawn, ponds or garden furniture - with the right preparation, everything will survive the frosty months unscathed. In this article, you will learn how to bring stone baskets, raised beds, garden furniture and animal garden inhabitants safely through the winter. Our motto is: safe, fast and private.

Frost protection for stone baskets and hardy plants

Protect hardy plants properly

While sensitive plants such as hibiscus or citrus plants require frost-free winter quarters, many hardy plants such as hydrangeas or summer lilacs can also overwinter outdoors - provided they are well protected. A frost-proof plant container is important, as frozen moisture in the substrate can expand and cause the container to burst.

Tips for frost-proof protection:

• Coconut mats and plant fleece: Wrap these around the containers to protect the roots from frost.
• Frost-proof substrate: Prevent waterlogging, which can cause damage in the event of frost.

Winterizing stone basket raised beds

Gabion raised beds offer ideal protection from the weather thanks to their galvanized coating. Their height also protects the plant roots from direct frost.

Additional measures:

• Inner lining: Use fleece or coconut matting to insulate the plants even better.
• Roofing: In extreme temperatures, foil tunnels or covers can provide additional protection.
• Winter vegetables: Stone basket raised beds are also perfect for hardy winter vegetables such as kale or lamb's lettuce.

Preparing the lawn for winter

Lawns are sensitive to frost and require special care before winter.

Tips for preparing the lawn:

1. Last cut: mow the lawn one last time before the frost sets in. A shorter grass length prevents breakage due to snow load.
2. Remove leaves: Unlike in flower beds, autumn leaves should be removed from the lawn. This ensures that the lawn is well aerated and protected from fungal growth.
3. Protection in winter: Tread on the lawn as little as possible during the frost period to avoid damage.

Winter rest for the garden pond

A frozen pond harbors dangers for its animal inhabitants. Without oxygen exchange, fish are at risk of suffocating.

Measures for a winter-proof pond:

• Ice-free holders: Styrofoam rings or electric heating systems prevent the water surface from freezing over completely.
• Cleaning: Remove leaves and dead plant debris from the water to maintain the water quality.
• Pumps and filters: Make sure that technical equipment is stored in a frost-proof place.

Getting garden furniture safely through the winter

The care of garden furniture depends on the material. Plastic furniture is easy to clean and safe to store. Wooden furniture, on the other hand, requires a little more attention.

Care of gabion furniture

Gabion benches and furniture are particularly easy to care for and weather-resistant.

Tips:

• Wooden seating surfaces: Remove the seats and store them in a dry place.
• Metal construction: Gabions can be left outdoors without any problems. Clean them occasionally with water to remove dirt.
• Protective measures: Cover sensitive materials when not in use for long periods.

Supporting animals in the winter garden

Don't forget to help the animal inhabitants of your garden. Squirrels and birds particularly benefit from additional sources of food.

Bird feeding in winter

Attract different bird species by offering a variety of food.

• Grain eaters (e.g. finches): Sunflower seeds, oat flakes.
• Soft feeders (e.g. blackbirds): Raisins, fruit, bran.

Support squirrels

Squirrels enjoy nuts such as hazelnuts or walnuts as well as fruit. These help them to replenish their energy reserves for the winter.

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Additional measures for the winter

Tools and equipment

• Clean all garden tools before storing them away.
• Oil moving parts to prevent rusting.
• Store garden tools in a frost-free room.

Lighting and decoration

• Remove delicate fairy lights or decorations that could be damaged by frost.
• Use weatherproof lighting to make your garden atmospheric even in winter.

Conclusion: prepare your garden for winter safely, quickly and privately

Good preparation helps to ensure that plants, lawns, ponds and furniture come through the cold months unscathed. With the right measures, your garden will not only be protected, but will also be ready for the next gardening season.

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