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Emily Smith

What does it mean to 'overwinter plants' and why is it so important to help gardens survive the cold season?

Composite of three different ways to overwinter plants in the garden.

Once the winter weather hits, your plants become extremely vulnerable to heavy rains and unforgiving frosts. This doesn't mean you need to bid your leafy friends farewell, though; instead, it simply means it's time to try overwintering.

It can feel impossible to protect your garden from heavy rain during the autumn and winter seasons, even more so when the frosts start taking over your plants. However, you needn't give up on your perennials and fruit trees simply because warm days of summer are over.

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