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Colder Winters Force Careful Seasonal Garden Planning: Climate Change

As Good As Grass editor:
Climate change is now responsible for colder winters. This means your grass could eventually die if you do not use proper lawn care and garden maintenance. This article explains the necessary preperations for your grass in winter.

A predicted 8 percent colder winter this year compared to last year according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) means that winterized and/or more seasonal gardens are essential in many regions to keep plants alive and colourful for the upcoming months. According to "Creating a Winter Wonderland" on AllAboutLawns.com, a leading resource for lawn and yard care, carefully choosing the right plants for a yard can create visual interest to home gardens and ensure a colourful garden through the coldest months of the year. This latest trend in garden décor, known as seasonal gardening, allows home gardeners to enjoy their plantings year round.

"Winter is a great time to focus on the more architectural elements of your garden," AllAboutLawns.com's forum moderator Dawn West suggests. "In those few months of bare branches, you can let the truly beautiful underlying structures of trees and bushes take centre stage."

The National Gardening Association warns home gardeners to remember that even hardy perennials, trees, and shrubs cannot survive completely frozen roots. Placing cold frames over gardens will hold the sun's warmth in and keep the cold out. Additionally, home gardeners should wrap and stuff the pots of their small trees and shrubs. Bringing potted plants indoors can also be important depending on the plant.

West suggests incorporating shrubs with berries in a garden. "Berries are the jewels of winter gardens. White, crimson, yellow, and purple--they draw the eye and add just the gleam that sparse winter gardens need." The AllAboutLawns.com article also discusses other seasonal gardening approaches such as adding ornamental grasses for grace and motion.

AllAboutLawns.com is a comprehensive lawn and yard care resource. Visitors can ask staff questions in the lawn forum or benefit from hundreds of articles on seasonal lawn care, grass types, weed prevention, mowers, and other lawn maintenance equipment.   

The AllAboutLawns.com article "Creating a Winter Wonderland" can be found at http://www.allaboutlawns.com/lawn-maintenance-care/ seasonal-lawn-care/creating-a-winter-wonderland.php

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