Winterizing the flowerbed »How to protect it properly

The most important work in autumn

There is a lot to do in the garden in autumn, and the flowerbed is no exception. Provided the perennials and shrubs in it hardy be sure to do the following between September and October:

• Cut back shrubs and trees
• Remove bloomed matter and, if necessary, seed pods
• uproot annual flowers
• Pile up roses
• Pack the standard roses
• Dig up frost-sensitive flower bulbs (e. B. Dahlias)
• overwinter these frost-free (e.g. B. in the basement)
• Bury bulbs from spring bloomers (e. B. Tulips)

Also is the early one autumn the right time to plant new shrubs and trees in the flowerbed.

Cover the flowerbed

When this work is done, loosen up the soil in the flowerbed a little more at best. However, be careful not to damage any roots. Then cover the soil to protect the roots of the plants from frost. Leaves, but also brushwood, lawn clippings, straw or are suitable for this

Bark mulch. In particular, autumn leaves that have fallen into the bed - for example from neighboring trees - should not be removed, as this is a natural winter protection. Pack not 100% hardy plants accordingly, for example in Garden fleece or in one filled with straw Burlap sack.(€ 14.29 at Amazon *)

Put away frost-sensitive plants in the winter quarters

Plants that are not hardy and sensitive to frost can now also be dug up and potted in a planter. These plants usually hibernate better in a cool, but frost-free manner. In any case, a pot culture is more recommended here, in which you can simply save yourself and the plants the stress of transplanting. If you don't want to put planters in your flower bed, you can dig the pots out into the ground in summer and simply dig them out again in autumn without damaging the roots.