Preparing a raised bed garden for winter makes spring gardening much easier.

For example, it’s the perfect time toimprove worn out soiland repair rotted bed frames.

Don’t add any diseased plant material to your compost pile.

raised garden beds with manure to spread on top of soil

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Put that in the trash to avoid creating problems for yourself next year.

you’re able to avoid these problems bytesting your soilonce every three years and adding amendments if needed.

Install Season Extension Products

Many cold-weather crops can be grown through winter in mild areas without extra protection.

Watering plants thoroughly before the ground freezes can also make them less vulnerable to cold damage.

If the soil line has fallen, you may also want tofill the raised bedsup again.

Protect your hose lines from damage by opening the end valves and draining them thoroughly before winter hits.

Expand Your Garden

Theres no such thing as too much gardening space.