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Many gardeners are sad when winter comes, as they see the gardening season finished for the year. Actually, with some new tricks, you will be able to exercise that green thumb in the winter months. Think how nice it will be to have healthy green plants sitting in your windows while it's snowing outside. It is true that many plants go dormant in the winter, turning the leaves brown and causing the leaves to fall. There are several things you can do to produce green foliage and bright blossoms during the winter. Read on for some tips on accomplishing this goal. Remember though, you will need to be patient.
One main thing to remember is not to over-water plants during their dormancy. Even if they look brown and dry, they don't need as much water when they are at rest. If you make the mistake of giving them too much water, the leaves will start dropping. You'll need to adapt to a new watering schedule during the winter.
You may need to add some moisture to the air in your home if you gardening in the winter. It's simple to add moisture to the air simply by buying a humidifier or by simply boiling a pot of water on the stove and letting it simmer for a while. The increased humidity in the air will benefit your winter's plants and you as well - keeping everything from getting too dry.
There are some plants that just won't make it through a winter. Some of these are Gloxinia, Chrysanthemum, and Cyclamen. Instead of trying to change mother nature, focus on other plants that will like the winter better. When you buy a new plant, learn all that you can about it. Look for how much water and light will make it happy and healthy, so that you can care for it correctly. The more you do right, the better your chances are for having beautiful blossoms in winter.
Bugs sometimes are more of a nuisance to your plants when you are practicing winter gardening. If you find this to be a problem, study the best way to treat each plant before you use chemicals. Also, try to allow as much light in as possible. The days are shorter in winter, so put the plants who love sun in your windows that get the most of it.
A terrarium is another option for those that struggle with producing blooms while winter gardening. A terrarium is an ideal solution for plants with green foliage, herbs, ferns, orchids, and cacti.
Roger Tagg is the owner and operator of Roar Gardening, the #1 source on the internet for information about Gardening. For more articles on Gardening why not visit: www.roargardening.com/articles
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