For your gardens to thrive in South Burnett winter preparationsand protection is key. We now have dew in the mornings and cooler nightsall signswinter in the South Burnett is almost here.
Tip 1: Prepare the soil.
To help prepare your soil you can add a good compost and manure to help improve your soil health. By adding a compost and manure you are encouraging the right soil dwellers like earthworms, but you are also helping to protect your soil from frost.
You can also sow a green manure crop such as legumes and grains to enrich the soil with organic matter.
Tip 2: Insulate the soil.
Apply a thick layer of organic mulch, this can be a good quality forest mulch, bark, sugar cane, whatever suits your garden best. By doing this you will be insulating your soil not only protecting it from frost but also keeping your soil warmer and wetter for happy root systems.
Insulating your soil helps retain moisture,which is important for winter, but also the natural insulation breaks down enriching the soil with nutrients.
TIP 3: Water Wisely.
Be sure to monitor your soil moisture, check your soil moisture regularly to avoid overwatering and underwatering. Deep watering is recommended once a week to prompt root growth, and ifyou can water early in the morning to allow excess moisture to evaporate.
TIP 4: Pruning and Weeding.
Consider what you have in your garden and if it isin of pruning, this is a great way to stimulate growth. Also remove any weeds regularly, especially after rain this will help prevent weeds from outcompeting your plants.
TIP 5: New Additions.
In the South Burnett winter is a great time for planting trees, shrubs and of course winter veggies. It’s also a great opportunity to re-pot plants, prepare new gardens and improve existing soil.
Happy Gardening everyone!
