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Gardening expert’s hacks using household items to protect your garden in winter

With more freezing temperatures approaching, gardening experts have shared the unexpected household items that can help shield your garden from the bitter winter weather.
Gardening expert’s hacks using household items to protect your garden in winter
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With more freezing temperatures approaching, gardening experts have shared the unexpected household items that can help shield your garden from the bitter winter weather.

The cold season could lead to dying plants, cracked garden furniture and potential damp in sheds – all of which could result in costly repairs next year. However, there are ways to avoid these expenses come springtime.

From bed sheets to garlic spray, Jack Sutcliffe, founder of Power Sheds, has unveiled the everyday items you can use to safeguard your garden this winter while keeping costs low. Here’s a rundown of five useful tips to get you through the coming months.

Simply draping a lightweight bed sheet over ground plants can prevent potentially damaging cold air from infiltrating leaves and flowers. But remember, green-fingered friends, to remove the cover during the day so your plants can soak up the winter sun – otherwise, they’ll be deprived of vital nutrients.

Insulate your shed with old rugs or carpet

Line your shed’s floor and walls with old rugs or carpet offcuts to insulate it and protect against potential mould or dampness that could damage belongings. Jack Sutcliffe, co-founder of Power Sheds, said: “The cold, wet weather that comes in winter can be damaging for our gardens, so it’s important people take time to prepare and protect their garden in harsher conditions.”

Spray garlic around plants

Spraying garlic around plants is a good idea as winter is the perfect time for pests like ants and slugs to invade garden plants and ruin growth opportunities for spring.

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The strong smell of garlic will deter any annoying pests without harming the plants. A top tip is to blend garlic with a bit of water to make a spray that’s easy to distribute around the garden.

Rub olive oil on garden furniture

Rubbing olive oil on your rattan, wicker, and wooden garden furniture can act as a protective layer during the colder months and keep it looking its best. To ensure the oil provides enough protection, apply it regularly during the colder months.

Bubble wrap plant pots

Trap warm air around your potted plants by wrapping the pots in bubble wrap. Cold weather, especially frost, causes the water in plant cells to freeze, but bubble wrap can help them survive windy winter weather.

Jack added: “Our practical tips will help to keep your garden in the best possible condition throughout winter, saving you money on maintenance and repair costs.”

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