The garden in winter: plants covered with snow - still watering?

Do you have to water your plants even if they are covered by a thick layer of snow?

You can find the surprising answer and further information here.

There is also a

lot to do

for amateur gardeners in winter

.

For example, while January is the best time to prepare your garden for the coming season *, you also have to take care of the plants.

These hold a kind of

winter break

- but you need care during this too.

Also water, or

is there enough snow?

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Water the plants in winter - despite the snow?

Yes

, you need to water your garden plants even in winter.

Our domestic garden plants get along wonderfully with snow, it even has an

insulating effect

that protects against the frosty temperatures.

But the snow does not provide the plants with water, because the moisture

does not reach the roots

.

This is either because the snow is melting before it gets to the roots or because the ground is frozen.

Means: In order to enjoy your plants again from spring on, you should also provide them with sufficient water in winter.

Make sure you

water

on a frost-free day

so the soil is softer and the water has an easier route to the roots.

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What about potted and indoor plants?

In contrast to garden plants,

potted

plants can

change their location

- provided, of course, the active support of the hobby gardener.

In a warmer place they are then

protected from the cold and snow

.

Places that daylight can reach and that are not too why are ideal.

In winter, however, potted plants also reduce their vital functions somewhat, but that does not mean that they no longer need water - just less.

You should water your houseplants about once a week.

Indoor plants are usually of course

maximally protected

from cold, frost and snow.

MyHomebook

writes

that the latter is excellent,

especially for more exotic plants

.

A little snow on the soft soil of the houseplant provides it wonderfully with

lime-free water

, which is naturally softer than tap water.

But be careful: Pour off excess water, otherwise there is a risk of root rot.

(fh) * Merkur.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editorial network.

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Article source: myhomebook.de