If you’re preparing your garden for the winter, here are some tips to keep your outdoor spaces welcoming. Whether you plan to spend time in your garden outdoors or stay indoors, be sure to wear warm layers of clothing. Don’t forget to wear ski goggles, a hat, and reflective clothing. It can be very chilly outside, so consider installing evergreen trees, which will add visual and olfactory interest. Planting for scent In winter, shrubs that have a lingering scent are a welcome addition to the garden. A few of the most fragrant winter shrubs include the Japanese Edgworthia chrysantha, a shrub that looks a little like a viburnum. Its slender…

If you want to attract wildlife to your garden, there are a few basic tips you can use to make the garden a more attractive place. You can attract various species of insects, birds, and mammals by growing flowers that provide nectar and pollen. Species like globe thistle and cornflowers are also good for wildlife. If you haven’t done so already, create a wild lawn that mimics a meadow. Also, don’t forget to leave piles of dead wood around, as they attract beetles and larger foragers. Keep in mind that many animals, especially birds, require cover in order to survive. Don’t plant invasive species, as they are not good for…