Why should you use coffee?
Jack said: “Don’t bin your coffee grounds. Put them to good use in your garden during the colder months.
“One of the easiest ways is to add them to your compost. Composting turns organic waste into nutrient-rich soil that boosts the structure and fertility.
“Coffee adds nitrogen, which is a key nutrient for healthy plant growth, and it also helps speed up the decomposition process. You can also use coffee grounds as a mulch, which is a layer of material placed on top of the soil to help retain moisture, suppress weeds and regulate soil temperature.
“Simply sprinkle the coffee grounds around the base of your plants, or mix them into an existing mulch layer.” As well as this, he said there are a few other tasks you can complete to aid your garden during winter.
Leave your lawns until the spring
He added: “When it comes to lawns, winter is not the ideal time to carry out any gardening or maintenance. The cold temperatures, frost and wet conditions can make the grass more vulnerable to damage.
“Walking on or cutting the lawn during this period can compact the soil, harm the roots and leave the grass more susceptible to disease. Leave it until the spring to mow. The sun will hopefully be shining again and the plants will be coming back to life.”
It’s not too late to salvage your flowers
Some plants are worth salvaging for the winter, such as dahlias. Ideally, these should have been lifted by now but, if you haven’t done it yet, there’s still time.
The soil hasn’t become too cold, so Jack said there’s no need to panic. After the first frosts, cut the foliage back and carefully dig up.
Gently remove any excess soil, then allow them to dry in a shed. Once dry, store them in a container with dry compost and keep them in a cool shed over winter. In spring, you can bring them out and replant them.
Now is the best time for bulbs
Jack said: “If you haven’t planted your bulbs yet, now is the time. Late daffodils and other spring bulbs need to go in the ground soon to ensure they bloom beautifully for the spring.
“Another top pick for a winter garden is bare-root roses. They make a beautiful gift, too, as they just keep on giving. They produce summer flowers year after year, so it’s a beautiful and long-lasting present for someone special or your own garden to enjoy.”
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