Snow in the Garden: A First Book of Christmas

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Allan, here too snow is a critical part of the winter economy. Ski resorts and hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails are all important winter tourist draws and many of my neighbors keep their families going in winter through income generated by plowing snow. Shop By Brand Ashley Wilde Cath Kidston Clarke & Clarke Glasswells Collections Gordon John Helena Springfield Iliv Laura Ashley Orla Kiely Prestigious Textiles Sanderson Sara Miller Scion V & A Voyage Maison All imperfections are hidden away under the white fluffy blanket. The table and chairs that I didn’t get around to sanding last year, now look in perfect condition.

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We’ve had the first snow of the year. I did hear someone mention snow last week, but I didn’t realise it was for our area. We don’t really get very much these days, and when we do it doesn’t normally last that long. You can also 'prune winter flowering shrubs such as heathers, or summer flowering shrubs that flower on new wood,’ says Chris Wood, Horticulture Expert at Waitrose. So if you've got a buddleja or fuchsia on your plot, now's the time to give it a snip for a show-stopping display come summer.

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So how to act to effectively get rid of snow from the garden? What kind of damage can it cause? How to properly take care of a garden that is regularly covered with snow? Too Much Snow Heaps Unfavorable for Vegetation

Of course, heavy snow can really weigh down branches, especially multi-stemmed shrubs. Otherwise, the weight of the snow can bend branches to the ground, cutting off circulation of food manufactured by the leaves to the roots. Snow piled up in the garden is not a very good idea. While it should be noted that it forms a natural protective layer for garden vegetation, it should not be left alone. Snow in the garden is in many cases a destructive action. If you didn't get around to mulching your garden this past fall, a nice blanket of snow can serve the same purpose! Never remove snow from your yard—it's Mother Nature at work.Snow cover is valuable winter protection for your expensive trees and shrubs.Home & Garden BBQs & Accessories Picnic & Outdoor Dining Pizza Ovens & Accessories Plant Pots & Gardening Gifts Baby & Child Clothing & Fashion Accessories Food & Alcohol Candles & Home Fragrance Cards, Gift Cards & Gift Wrap Toys & Games Home & Garden Decorative Accessories Indoor Plant Pots Photo Frames Man-made snow in the Mega Snow Play Zone makes this a must for kids who want to build snowmen, make a snow angel, or just get their fingers a little chilly. You can get ahead for the year by pruning roses in winter. Garden expert Sarah Raven says, 'Cut off most of the year's growth from your roses, and take out any large, woody stems.' Our guide on how to prune roses has extra tips.