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How to prepare a typical English garden for winter?
I have an average size of a typical English garden with Forsythia, Hydrangea, some carved boxwood, Currant bushes, roses and a huge palm Cordyline. The grass is too long, but too wet to cut and as full of leaves, tree next door. I would like to make a final cleaning before retiring in the spring. Does anyone have tips for getting the most out of my garden throughout winter. Also, are there any bedding plants add a touch of color.
For color in the fall you can add moms, thoughts and ornamental cabbage. Most plants like roses and hydrangeas should not be cut at this time of year. Trimming May reduce flowering next year (hydrangea) or stimulate the growth will get zapped when it freezes (pink). I would try to get the cut grass and leaves raked. You can mulch your plants to look carefully during the winter.
English Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden
