Avoid this One Mistake Overwintering Plants!

[@liliyasudareva9584]

Fantastic tips, fantastically presented! 😀

[@walkingtalkinggardeners]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your support Liliy. Simon

[@stevebacon1026]

Hi simon. Very good advice as usual. Mulches are best kept to the smaller woodchips, they are a good protection for the bases of plants. Having said that ive just put my musso to bed , but before wrapping up i used a large wood chip ! It will have a lot of air pocket in it. On top of that a lot of oak leaves and fleece. My god its absolutely blowing like a hurricane up here in sittingbourne! Its a sight to look out of my living room and see how strong these winds are bashing my collection of tree ferns , tetras and palms all over the place! But it is not doing them any harm. May i just add that were all getting this storm , and if it doesnt rain make sure you give your ferns etc some watering when calmed down , as the wind is tottally drying things up! Keep up good work mate. Regards Steve🌴👍

[@walkingtalkinggardeners]

Hi Steve and thanks for getting in touch. Well done for getting your winter protection well organised. I hope the storm doesn't do too much damage. My tree Dahlia blooms have once again been destroyed before they were able to open up! Simon

[@georgeohwell7988]

These wee tips are fantastic , keep them coming and have a good one!

[@walkingtalkinggardeners]

Thanks George, I appreciate that. Simon 🙂

[@braddoughty8528]

Thank you for your garden tips 👍👍👍

[@walkingtalkinggardeners]

You are very welcome Brad, thanks for getting in touch. Simon 🙂

[@Islandgirl4ever2]

Hiya, Love your helpful and super informative videos! Since I am doing a lot of overwintering, your tips really help!! Leesa in France

[@walkingtalkinggardeners]

Hi Leesa and thanks for getting in touch. I'm glad you are finding these useful. Simon 🙂

[@darylhalladey2701]

Simon, I have loads of hay left over from wrapping my musa bajoos, I know it will be a pain to clear up in spring but I have a small courtyard garden with 3 beds, could I use the straw as a mulch and would it be affective?

[@walkingtalkinggardeners]

Hi Daryl, its a bit light-weight so if you just place it on the borders the wind will generally blow it around the garden. If you can secure it effectively then you can use it but you would probably be best letting it rot down on a compost heap before using. Alternatively try and clear it though facebook market place. Kind regards, Simon

[@vegardno]

How about just dry leaves under a canopy? The canopy should keep them fairly dry and they will also break down over time.

[@walkingtalkinggardeners]

Hello Vegardo and thanks for your question. Yes you can use a dry leaves as a mulch if the layer is thick enough, secured in place and you can keep it dry. Kind regards, Simon

[@susanvonrauensteinbreuls6058]

I've just put some hay around some of my plants is that bad 😶😶

[@walkingtalkinggardeners]

Hi Susan, no its not bad, but you may need to secure it somehow so it's not blown away in strong winds. Thanks for getting in touch, Simon

[@darylhalladey2701]

I meant straw not hay!😊

[@walkingtalkinggardeners]

That's fine Daryl, the same answer applies. Simon