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Ways to Add Color to Your Winter Landscaping

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It might be cold outside, but that doesn’t mean your garden has to be devoid of colorful foliage. The following winter gardening tips are fabulous ways to bring some life into your garden this chilly season.

Add some Winterberry Holly. The sight of this beautiful plant will give your garden a bit of holiday cheer. It’s a deciduous plant that requires very little maintenance and grows heartily in our region. It requires a little more watering than other plants as it is native to swampy areas, but it can grow within normal garden conditions.

Another great option is Amethyst Mist. This plant features silver and burgundy leaves that shimmer and shine regardless of the temperature outside. You can plant it straight in the ground or within a flower pot, and it will grow just fine.

You’ll want to take extra care with this plant as mildew and leaf spots are common. These will not harm the plant if you take care of any mildew or dying leaves if either arises. This plant does like to spread, so if you don’t want it to do that, you’ll need to remove any seedlings as the plant does grow quickly.

Finally, consider Arctic Fire Dwarf Red-twig Dogwood. This feisty plant is always the life of the landscaping party, and it’s so low-maintenance that you will hardly ever have to do anything to keep it happy.

Simply trim it, keep it watered, and make sure the soil is drained properly, and it will grow and grow for years to come. As it grows, it will provide a beautiful tinge of red to your landscape year-round.

Searching for more winter gardening tips? Contact Rosehill Gardens, or browse through our Plant Care Guide for some more terrific suggestions.

Landscaping Tips: Winter Maintenance for Hardscapes

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Many people think their landscaping chores end when the winter snows begin to fall. Quite the contrary is true, and it is important to remain vigilant during the cold weather months.

Otherwise, you might find yourself with major repair projects in the spring.

Here are some simple things you should do for your hard surfaces to ensure they remain in good condition for many years ahead.

  1. Be careful using salt and other chemical solvents to remove snow and ice. It’s tempting to use these, but you’ll want to make sure they won’t damage your surfaces or cause discoloration or staining in the process.
  2. Maintaining hard surfaces and preventing cracks is important. You will want to fill in and repair any cracks and holes as soon as they develop, lest they grow and become major headaches. One way to avoid most problems is to seal concrete, pavers, and paving stones so that it is harder for ice and dirt to damage them.
  3. Finally, be sure to get the weeds while you’re outside.

For assistance with your landscape maintenance in Kansas City, contact the team at Rosehill Gardens, and we will be happy to provide you all of the details of our services.