It's easy to forget about our leafy friends during the cold weather months. But with simple upkeep and maintenance, you can keep your plants and shrubs beautiful and healthy and looking their best. 

 

Mulch - Keeping a good layer of mulch stabilizes root and ground temperatures, helping to fight off the shock of low air temperatures. 

Continue to Water - Even though nature provides wet weather during the winter, it is still important to quench the thirst of your greenery. Cool, dry winds and breezes wick moisture away at a rapid pace. While you don't want to overwater, it is paramount to give plants a refreshing drink.

Compost - A good layer of compost keeps trees, shrubs and plants well fed with organic nutrients during the winter.

Bring Houseplants In - Treat both sides of the leaves with an insecticidal soap to keep unwanted bugs and insects from tagging along. Keep your plants in a well lit area, but not in direct sunlight. It is ok to water sparingly as most houseplants have a limited growth cycle during the winter.

Give Container Plants Extra Insulation - Because container plants have so much exposure area you should cover them with a frost cloth or insulating blankets. Also, moving them closer to the foundation of your home can go a long way in providing that little bit of radiant heat to keep them at their best until the spring sun can take over.

Following these 5 tips can easily help the least experienced gardener get a jump start on maintaining the beauty and health of their plants and shrubs. Sound like a little too much? Remember, with our Residential Maintenance Program and our Custom Maintenance Program, TPS Landscaping can keep your plants, trees and shrubs looking their best despite the cold.