So now we have all tidied our
gardens. Wrapped up or taken indoors tender plants. Mulched plants, which are
in need of protection if left in the ground, Dahlias for example. Have fleece
at the ready for that cold weather that will unfortunately come some time soon.
We have had a very mild start to
winter so far and many plants are bursting leaf buds or even coming into
flower, like my Drimys winteri. There is nothing we can do about this, but hope
not too much damage is done to the plants when the temperature drops.
Here in South Devon we are having
some much needed rainfall. We are not as dry as the Midlands but I think many
areas are short of the average.
Gardens are beginning to look a
bit empty now with summer colour at last coming to the end of a very long
season. Evergreen plants now come into their own and give some structure and
focal points – as well as shelter for wildlife, to the garden. Talking of
wildlife we have noticed that ladybirds are everywhere and in large numbers.
Perhaps the colder winters of the last two years have suited their life cycle.
Don’t forget we have gift tokens and
cards
we can put your Christmas greetings.
