When the cold weather comes around and snow starts to fall, people often think that it’s landscaping hibernation season. What if we told you that’s not the case. 

Can Landscaping Be Done in Winter? 

Do you look at your garden in the winter and think to yourself “What can I do to make this look nicer?”. 

You’d think that just because it’s cold and there’s snow on the ground that landscaping can’t be done. But really, it can be done. In fact, it’s a great time to do some landscaping because of the cooler temperatures and your garden won’t be in use. It can also be easier on the plants and soil. 

Why is Winter a Good Time For Landscaping? 

The rain makes the ground softer, making digging easier and there’s less disruption to the existing plants since they’re inactive. 

It allows for more time to complete projects without the busy spring and summer season. It can lead to better plant establishment and a head start to your landscape. 

What Can Be Done?

The question should be, what can’t be done? 

There’s lots of winter projects that can be done to make your garden ready for spring time. And, why not get ahead of everyone so you can be the first to have the nicest garden on the block or better yet, the city. 

Plant Maintenance & Pruning 

Most plants during this season are in a dormant state so they’re not actively growing. This is the perfect opportunity since it allows for easier identification of branches to prune without the interference from leaves. It also reduces the risk of disease or stress to the plant. 

Mulching

Mulching in the winter can act as a protective blanket for plant roots, insulating them from temperature fluctuations. We all know how fast the weather can change in Canada. This prevents soil from freezing and thawing rapidly and can help retain moisture in the soil during the cold, dry conditions. 

Snow Removal

This is pretty much a given. See some snow? We can help remove it for you. Removing snow can help prevent damage to branches. 

Planting Winter-Friendly Plants

There’s lots of cold-hardy plants that can be planted. There’s no need to settle for a dull looking garden. 

Here are some plants that can elevate your lawn: 

• Camellia 
• Japanese Pieris
• Winter Aconite
• Witch Hazel 
• Winterberry Holly 

Hardscaping

Winter is an ideal time to make your hardscaping dreams come true. It’s more accessible and less disruptive than in the spring and summer time making it a more convenient time to move dirt and tear up the yard for bigger projects. 

Other Winter Landscaping tasks:

• Remove dead plants
• Drain sprinklers
• Dethatch and aerate the lawn
• Fertilize the lawn
• Wrap young trees in protective burlap
• Move patio furniture into storage
• Protect against freezing temperatures and ice
• Power washing

As a final note, thinking ahead pays off in the long run. You can also use the winter to start planning your landscaping projects for next year. 

Thinking Of Winter Landscaping for your Hamilton or Burlington Home?

If you’re thinking you’d want to get ahead of the game and have your garden ready for spring, contact us. 

You can also see our work to see why people chose us and how we can elevate your landscape.