Winter is not the best season for plants and gardeners. Gardening in winter is not an easy job. This is not a good time for your loved plants. Most plants are sensitive to cruel cold weathers in winter season. Especially in areas which get a lot of snowfall and temperature drops. Decrease in temperature affects plant tissues and causes to harm to plant roots resulting in slow growth and in more severe cases plants die. So its better to take some precautions then to just sit back and watch the disaster unfold.

When winter rolls around, it is natural for any dedicated gardener to feel a worry for his plants. As a guardian, its your job to take the essential steps in order to protect your plants in the not-so-friendly season.

Winter is characterized by cool chilled winds. Your plants definitely don't enjoy them. Delicate plants are more severely affected. So, the simplest thing to do is to bring your plants inside into a warm greenhouse. If you don't have a greenhouse, then just bring them inside your house. You can also wrap them in horticultural fleece.

Your pots should be made up of material that will withstand freezing and thawing. Ceramics, terra cottas and thin plastics are not good at the job. Instead try containers made of fiber glass, metal and stones.

Some plants are a lot sensitive to atmospheric changes. Different plants have their own limits. If you would like your winter to be as fruitful as summer, then a decent strategy is to garden those plants that are better to withstand cold weather than others. Some great winter plants include cauliflower, onions, peas, broccoli, etc.

Its also important to take care of your precious friends. Plants usually become weak in winter season. So, its important to take good care of their nutritional needs. One of the most important of my winter gardening tips is to regularly visit your flora. Take good care of their watering schedule. Don't skip your schedule. Examine your plants everyday and do not allow any snow to accumulate on your trees and evergreens. Also keep good care of the soil. Add mulch and compost as they keep the soil temperature at level and also provide nutrients. Remember its your job to keep them healthy and flourishing.

Gardening in winter is can be tricky but with these simple winter gardening tips you'll be able to keep your garden ever flourishing in winter as well.