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9 Winter Gardening Tips To Keep Your Plants Pristine

Frost and snow don’t mean things won’t grow.

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Though you may need to bundle up to do it, it’s important to keep your garden in the best shape possible to prepare for new spring growth. These winter gardening tips can help.

Add compost and mulch early in the season to prep your garden for winter and keep root temperatures stable, but don’t fertilize. Many garden plants go dormant in winter, so they won’t need it anyway.Shutterstock
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