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NO FUSS
Winter in the garden
It’s been proven by
scientists that a spot of
gardening, even on the
coldest and greyest of days,
will lift your spirits, and
warm you up!
Have you been out into
your garden recently? I
don’t mean the quick dash
up the front path, but down
the back? With the winter
days being cold and grey
and all the plants looking
a bit tattered and weather
worn; it can be hard to
muster enthusiasm for the
garden. In cold, northern
hemisphere climates
gardens virtually shut down
over winter. Gardening tasks
revolve around preventing
squirrels from robbing seeds
from the bird feeder. But
that’s not true for Australian
winter gardening.
Winter is an exciting time
to be outside. Okay, perhaps
not if it’s raining, but most of the time
you can find a sheltered spot to do
some therapeutic gardening to chase
away the winter blues. Indeed, even
five minutes outdoors can lift your
spirits. Studies released in scientific
journals have shown that a short
walk or a spot of gardening does
wonders for your mental and physical
wellbeing. And the cooler conditions
mean you can take on some tasks
that raise a sweat, such as laying a
new path or digging a pond. If they
sound a bit too hard, here are some
quick winter jobs to get you outdoors
and active.
Rake the leaves and pick up
twigs, sticks and bark.
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This is a winter job that can
involve all the family and warms you
as you work. Drifts of fallen leaves
and bark, along with twigs and sticks,
accumulate on lawns and paths over
winter. Rake leaves, bark and small
twigs for mulch or to add to the
compost heap. Sticks needs to be
broken up or use them instead to
light indoor winter fires, for a family
barbecue or as plant support.
Aerate the lawn
Many lawns are compacted
and weedy after the long drought.
Aerating now lets moisture into the
soil so you can begin to rejuvenate
the lawn in spring. Use a garden fork
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