The colorful side of winter

During the winter solstice, falling on December 21-22, we witness a unique phenomenon - during this time the day is the shortest, the night is the longest and even at noon the sun is low above the horizon.This moment marks the astronomical beginning of winter and is a symbolic breakthrough in the year-round cycle of field and gardening works.

In winter, we take a break from gardening and watch the miracles happening outside the window.And there are plenty of those in December and the following months.The first frosts cover the plants with millions of ice crystals that shine in the sun like precious metal.Trees and shrubs, including hedges, with a blanket of snow, look completely different than in summer or autumn.

White and green

Now their geometric forms come to the fore. Perennials can also boast a new face, especially those with originally shaped inflorescences or seed heads. It is worth ensuring that St. The shoots of some plants, especially grasses, are somewhat more delicate in the winter version.Even crowns of trees and shrubs become light when they lose their entire coat of leaves.

It should be mentioned that some species have nicely colored bark. For example, dogwoods are unrivaled - they look good against the background of dark green yews or among the white trunks of birches.

The dominant color of the winter garden is white, but in second place is… green.After all, it is the color of evergreen and evergreen species that lasts all year round. They are checked, among others box trees, holly, laurel, thuja.Perennials are also among the elite group of plants that maintain their leaves in winter. bergenia and hellebore.The range of winter colors is enriched with colorful fruits. The corals of barberry and irgi remain on the shoots for a very long time.

The garden decoration, and the bird delicacy at the same time, are rosehips. The fruits of the paradise apple trees (which we wrote about in the October issue) are larger than them. The fruits differ in size, color, fruiting time and durability.

Get to know the decorative holly up close

Flowers are a real treat in the winter garden. In spite of frost and white down, Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn' viburnum, Hamamelis witch hazel, 'Autumnalis' cherry blossom and world jasmine bloom in the best.Plants that bloom in winter should be planted in the most exposed places, so that they constantly remind you of the upcoming spring.

We can prepare seasonal color accents for the balcony and terrace or the front door ourselves. Festive decorations are welcome, such as centerpieces, bouquets, garlands made of cones, cones or wild fruit. You can also use Christmas decorations such as baubles and chains to decorate your home and garden.

The festively decorated garden cannot lack effective illumination.Depending on the effect we want to achieve, we can reach for traditional paraffin lanterns or chains of colored bulbs.

Vegetable symbols of winter

1. The catalpa, also known as catalpa, is an attractive tree with a spreading crown, which looks nice both in full foliage in summer and in winter when there are no leaves

2. Holly Ilex x altaclerensis 'Golden King' does not lose its leaves and fruit throughout the winter. In our conditions, it can freeze, so it must be mulched

3. In favorable weather conditions, the worldwide jasmine blooms even before Christmas. Flowers can last until March

4. Fir needles can be dull or shiny. A very valuable species grown for Christmas trees is Caucasian fir

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