The winter months aren’t kind to gardens. Most plants die back and go into survival mode, making it look like it needs a little love. Enjoying the garden in the winter can be a challenge. But it turns out that adding colour to it at this time of year is still possible. You just need the right knowledge to make your winter garden something special.
In this post, we take a look at some ingenious hacks for adding colour to your winter garden.
Add Winter-Flowering Plants
We usually associated flowers with spring and summer. But there are a lot of species out there that evolved to flower in the winter to take advantage of less competition.
There are all sorts of winter flowers available through outlets like Poplar Nurseries. These include the English Daisy, cyclamen, erica and hellebores.
A lot of these species have cup-like shapes and come in a variety of colours, including pink, red, white and green.
Many species – like the Iceland poppy – are also used to flowering in harsh conditions, which is something that makes them more reliable.
Add Painted Deck
Deck has become far more popular in recent years, thanks to the utility it provides. It’s a great way of preserving your lawn when it is cold, wet and muddy.
Deck, however, doesn’t have to be grey or brown. You can paint it whatever colour you like to spice up your garden a little in the winter. Sometimes, it’s nice to have a splash of artificial colour when nature is taking a break.
If you’re conservative about shades, try painting it in pastel colours. Lime green and orange can both look great in the right context.
Include More Evergreen Shrubs
While many trees and shrubs lose their leaves during the winter, evergreens do not. What’s more, they actually look fabulous when covered in snow, allowing you to create a real winter wonderland.
There’s another benefit of evergreens that makes them a desirable plant for the garden: they grow quickly. For some homeowners who do not have established gardens with existing trees, this feature can be a real boon. You plant your evergreens in year one, and by year five, they’re almost full size.
Using evergreen branches is another strategy you can use to add a little colour and life to your window boxes. You simply take a cutting from an existing evergreen, plant it, and then wait for it to take root.
Try Painting The Shed
In the summer, a brown wooden shed can look pretty good. It looks idyllic when surrounded by thick green foliage.
During winter, though, it just looks like all the leafless trees and shrubs and doesn’t add much to the aesthetics of your outdoor spaces.
Here’s an idea: try painting it a colour that will add a bit of warmth in the winter. Consider painting it in light green tones to emulate summer shades. You could also go with more flowery colours, such as lilac and red. Some people in snowy areas even paint their sheds white to match the weather.
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