How To Look After Your Garden During Winter

Winter is the perfect time to prepare your garden for the months ahead. While growth slows down, a little maintenance now can make all the difference when spring arrives. From protecting plants to organising tools, here are our top tips for keeping your garden in great condition during the colder months.

Look After Your Lawn

Your lawn still needs care in winter, even if it’s growing more slowly. Try to keep the grass at a mid-length—cutting it too short can weaken it, while leaving it too long can make it more vulnerable to frost damage. In most cases, mowing can be reduced or paused until early spring.

Tidy and Maintain Your Equipment

Winter is the ideal time to sort through your garden tools. Clean off dirt, sharpen blades and lightly oil metal parts to prevent rust. Servicing your lawn mower and organising your shed now will save time and effort when gardening season begins again.

Care for Your Plants

Remove any dead leaves and debris to keep plants healthy and prevent disease. Prune back damaged or blackened stems and consider covering more delicate plants to protect them from frost. A little attention now will encourage stronger growth later on.

Protect Your Herbs

Some herbs are more resilient than others. Hardy varieties like bay, sage and thyme can withstand colder weather but may benefit from extra protection. More delicate herbs can be moved to sheltered areas such as a greenhouse or conservatory. Always ensure pots have good drainage to prevent waterlogging.

Keep an Eye on Your Pond

Ponds require regular checks during winter. Keep pumps and filters running to prevent freezing, and reduce feeding as fish metabolism slows in colder temperatures. If the surface freezes, avoid breaking the ice as this can stress or harm the fish.