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It's been proved by scientists that a spot of gardening, even on the coldest and greyest of days, will lift your spirits, and warm you up!
Have you been out into you garden recently? With the winter days being cold and grey and all the plants are looking a bit tattered and weather worn; it can be hard to muster enthusiasm for the garden. In cold, northern hemisphere climates gardens virtually shut down over winter. Gardening tasks revolve around preventing squirrels from robbing seeds from the bird feeder. Winter is an exciting time to be outside. Okay, perhaps not if it’s raining, but most of the time you can find a sheltered spot to do some therapeutic gardening to chase away the winter blues. Indeed, even five minutes outdoors can lift your spirits. Studies released in scientific journals have shown that a short walk or a spot of gardening does wonders for your mental and physical wellbeing.
Rake the leaves and pick up twigs, sticks and bark.
This is a winter job that can involve all the family and warms you as you work. Drifts of fallen leaves and bark, along with twigs and sticks, accumulate on lawns and paths over winter. Rake leaves, bark and small twigs for mulch or to add to the compost heap. Sticks needs to be broken up or use them instead to light indoor winter fires, for a family barbecue or as plant support.
Dig the vegie garden & plant new crops
Prune and tidy
While plants are bare you can more easily remove dead or crowded growth or spot invasive climbers and remove them. Don’t prune late winter or spring-flowering shrubs but do get stuck into roses and grapevines.
Cheer yourself with potted colour
Plant up a couple of pots with annuals. Choose pansies or polyanthus that are already in flower for an instant show. Water well after planting and keep in bloom by deadheading and watering every 10 days with a liquid plant food.
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