Practical Tips for Readying Green Spaces for the Cold Season

As winter approaches, gardens need a little extra care to ensure they’re protected and ready to thrive come spring. Below, experts from Town & Country  and Wilkinson Sword have joined forces to share some practical guidance on essential garden tasks for this time of year, plus recommended tools that will make the jobs easier! Below, you’ll find everything from leaf management tips to soil protection techniques, making it easy for you to build out a comprehensive winter-prep guide for your readers. 

Managing Fallen Leaves 

Regularly clearing leaves will prevent waterlogging, reduce pest habitats and protect lawns. The Stainless Steel Lawn Rake is ideal for cleaning up leaves and debris, removing unwanted growth and helping surface aeration, while the handy, multi-purpose Garden Tidy Bag is ideal for storing collected leaves. Being lightweight, it’s really easy to move the collected leaves to a compost pile or to distribute over the beds as a sustainable leaf mulch which will help to protect plants from winter frosts.  

Pruning and Cutting Back Plants 

Trimming perennials and removing any annuals reduces fungal risk and helps with overall garden tidiness. Bypass pruners are the ideal tool for the job, as their blades overlap and make a clean cut, minimising plant stress and supporting healthy regrowth in spring. 

For mature plants, anvil loppers will help cut through thicker, heavier stems easily.  

To avoid any cuts or injuries, gardeners will need protection while doing this cutting back, and the new Stretch-fit Gauntlet Gloves from Town & Country provide all-round protection to hands and arms. The extra-long cuffs are soft and supple, and the breathable and stretch-fit spandex back offers great flexibility and comfort. 

Cleaning and Storing Tools 

Garden tools benefit from a thorough clean before winter storage, which helps prevent rust and prolongs their life. It’s really important to make sure that tools are put away in good condition to ensure a smooth start to the following season. The Wilkinson Sword Garden Tool Sharpener will help to maintain all types of bladed garden tools, as well as knives and scissors - and it even has its own oil reservoir and sponge to lubricate the tool blade for long lasting results! For minimal upkeep, the Carbon Steel Garden Tool Range is built to be low-maintenance and highly durable, ideal not just for the cold season, but for use year-round too.  

Keeping warm  

As the temperature drops, the Mastergrip Thermolite gloves become every gardener's trusted companion. These gloves don't just shield hands from the elements, but they also provide warmth and comfort. With more grip than standard gloves, thanks to their innovative micropore technology, they ensure gardeners have a firm hold on their tasks, whether it's wet or dry. Combined with a lightweight, thermally efficient liner to keep warm and comfortable during inclement weather, these gloves are ideal for chilly days outside. 

Made from natural neoprene, the Buckingham Shoes are the secret to warm, snug feet in autumn and winter. Dynamic and comfortable, these shoes are also a blessing for those who find long boots difficult to pull on and off. Their ribbed tread ensures a secure grip even on slippery surfaces, while the cushioned insole adds an extra layer of comfort. They can be slipped on and off effortlessly, making them the perfect shoes for gardening or walks during wetter, colder spells. 

For more information on the products and to explore the full range, please visit https://www.townandco.com/ for Town & Country and https://wilkinsonsword-tools.co.uk/ for Wilkinson Sword Tools. 

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Editors notes

Wilkinson Sword's mission is to provide gardening tools of premium quality and performance that help make gardening easier and more enjoyable! Reflecting 100 years of cutting excellence, the gardening tools collection comprises highly engineered quality products, including pruners, shears, loppers, stainless steel garden tools as well as a range of axes and multi-tools. Every product in the range is put through rigorous quality tests to ensure the high-quality design, durability and strength expected from this trusted brand. Every product comes with the reassuring stamp of a 10-year guarantee.