{"id":19238,"date":"2026-10-06T11:17:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T14:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=19238"},"modified":"2026-10-06T11:53:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T14:53:07","slug":"how-to-winterize-a-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/how-to-winterize-a-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Winterize a Garden (in 12 Easy Steps)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u2022 Start winterizing<\/strong> in early fall, before the first hard frost, so tender plants and irrigation lines stay protected.
\u2022 Mulching<\/strong> is one of the most impactful winterization tasks, as a 2- to 3-inch layer insulates soil temperature and suppresses spring weeds.
\u2022 Remove all plant debris<\/strong> and weeds from garden beds before winter to prevent pests and disease from overwintering.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>

Winterizing your garden is an integral part of preparing your vegetables, flowers, and shrubs for the next growing season. A sudden temperature drop can damage or kill tender plants, so it pays to prepare before cold weather arrives.<\/p>

These steps, along with tips from gardening experts, cover the proper timing, cleanup, and protective measures your garden needs to survive the winter. <\/p>

Winterizing requires the right timing, proper cleanup, and protective measures to ensure your plants survive the cold. If you’d rather skip the chilly yard work, hire one of LawnStarter’s local pros for fall cleanup services<\/a> to take winter prep off your plate.<\/p>

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