During the winter it can be cold, but that is not necessarily an excuse for not being able to enjoy the garden. Nowadays you can make time fly by taking care of your plants or reading a good book, for example, while you are surrounded by your beloved plants. Also, think that it is the season of the year when there are fewer mosquitoes, to the point that if the climate is temperate, it is normal that there is not one, so why not take advantage of your free time doing what you love the most? like?
But if you are not sure what you can do so that the low temperatures do not stop you, you do not have to worry about that. Next we are going to give you a series of tips that will be useful for your garden to also serve as a place of leisure and / or disconnection in winter.
Put heat in the garden
The first is the first. If your area is usually frosty, or if low temperatures are combined with high humidity, the thermal sensation can be very uncomfortable. So apart from wearing appropriate clothing, it is very interesting to put an outdoor stove or a brazier. There are countless models of different sizes and prices, so it is important that you take into account some things before opting for one or the other.
For example, if you have electricity in the garden or you prefer it to work with firewood or charcoal, if you want it to have a vertical design to put it in a corner or if, on the contrary, you prefer it to have a low and compact size, or if you are going to use it for other things like keeping drinks cold or as a grill.
However, we recommend this model of brazier (you can see it in the image above), since it has 3 functions: it has a fire pit, a barbecue and an ice bucket, so that it will serve you both for winter and for the summer. The best thing is that it does not need electricity supply, since it works with firewood, wood or coal; so you can use it wherever you want.
You want it? get it here.
A tent to celebrate parties and / or meetings
Let's face it: if it rains one day, there will be little desire to take care of plants, right? But… does that mean you have to stay home? No! Whether your garden is small or large, you can hold your family gatherings inside a tent. Currently there are many different types: some that offer more protection than others, in very different colors (white, green and blue are the most common), and of course in an interesting variety of sizes.
The materials with which they are made also vary. What's more, this is what you should pay the most attention to if you want your tent to last for years. And it is that, Depending on the use you are going to give it, the ones with a stainless steel structure and waterproof panels can be left in the garden all year round.; but if the structure is made of plastic, for example, it can end up quite badly if it is always left out in the open, especially if it is a too cheap or low quality model.
So, starting from this, and if your budget is very tight, the best thing to do is look to find a tent that has a good value for money. That it is not excessively expensive, but that it can be kept out day after day without spoiling. And for that reason, we recommend the one in the image above, because its stainless steel structure and waterproof panels will allow you to do whatever you want inside, even if the weather is very bad outside.
Get it here.
Spa in the garden or terrace
After a hard day at work, it can be as cold as you want, you will be very comfortable in your spa. Depending on the model, you can adjust the temperature up to 40ºC, more than enough for your garden or terrace to become the best place in the world to be.
So that your choice is the best one, make sure the materials it is made from are strong, waterproof and durable. In addition, you have to check that the model you like fits in the place where you want to put it, since otherwise you might have to change it.
Do not miss yours. Click here to get one with a diameter of 180 centimeters and a capacity of 669 liters. It has a bubble massage system! Isn't that great? 😉
Increase the temperature of the pool water
A swimming pool in winter is usually the saddest place in the garden, since very few brave people dare to take a dip when the water is so cold. But wait, should it be at room temperature all the time? It doesn't have to. Actually, you can take a bath at any time.
If it is cold and the water does not invite you to enter, you can do something that, yes, it will take you some time, but once you have finished that place where no one goes now, it will be filled with life again. Trust me. You only need a pool water heater. But beware: not all of them are suitable for all types of pools, and most also work with electric light.
For example, the one you see in the image is electric, and is suitable for pools up to 457 centimeters. You want it? Click here and get it.
Protect your hands with winter gardening gloves
Hands are our main work tool. As we all know, human skin is hardly protected, and if we are also very cold (sensitive to cold) we can have a hard time. Because, you need to protect them when you go to work in the garden, at any time of the year, but especially in winter.
But beware: in this season the gardening gloves normal, but Those made especially for winter will be much more useful. These are thermal, since they have a polyester lining and a latex coating, which is waterproof.
Do you want some? Get them and work at ease.
Set up a greenhouse and keep your plants safe from frost
While there are many plants that can live indoors, there are some others that need so much light that, in order to be well, it is advisable to have them in a greenhouse. For example, the desert rose (Adenium obesum), as well as succulent plants (cacti and succulents), tend to grow poorly if grown at home; In addition, when winter arrives, they can rot as a result of excess moisture in the soil and / or the environment.
One way to avoid this is to have them in a domestic greenhouse. There are large, medium and small, plastic and polycarbonate (the latter are more expensive, but also much more durable), and in several different ways. Thus, choosing one will not be very difficult, since you only have to know how many plants you want to protect, and if you are going to use it all year round or only in autumn and / or winter.
Do you dare to have one? Click here and start protecting your beloved plants before it's too late.
Your young and / or exotic garden plants require protection
Last but not least, if in your garden you have young plants or you are growing some that are a bit on the edge in your area, it is worth taking measures so that neither the cold nor the frost harm them. We have mentioned greenhouses before, but if they are on land ... what to do?
Well, there are several measures that will be useful to us, such as that of put a padding on them (for example, from clay that you can buy here or decorative stones) or wrap them with a frost-proof fabric (on sale here) as if they were a gift. Also, adding slow-release fertilizers, such as worm castings, will also help them to resume growth later in the spring.
What do you think of these tips to enjoy the garden in winter?