winter
Gardening tips: Save your apple trees – protect them in winter
Fruit trees seem to be perfectly resilient - they can stay strong and healthy for many years, so low temperatures or snow don't affect them too much. Meanwhile, if you want your apple trees to stay healthy and strong, you should protect them from cold and humidity that can lead to illnesses.
Kate Yakimchuk apple tree gardening tips protection trees Garden 23 December 2023
Gardening tips: Want to use your hay mulch later – store it well
If you want to use organic and safe mulch, then you can use hay - it's one of the oldest and the most natural options available. Meanwhile, it might be hard to store it in winter, so you can use it later, because of humidity, temperature shifts, and pests.
Kate Yakimchuk hay mulch mulching gardening tips storage Garden 22 December 2023
Winter Work: Gardening Tips
In winter, most gardeners tend to relax - it's basically nothing to do outside when it's cold, right? In fact, there are some types of work you can do even when it's cold outside, and it will help you later.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips seasons garden work plants Garden 17 December 2023
Getting ready for winter: Nature is amazing
Wild animals have to prepare for winter to survive, and they've developed lots of lots of interesting adaptations to make it easier. Some animals keep it low-key, but others can prepare really well, putting lots of effort into the preparation.
Kate Yakimchuk wildlife nature adaptation Animals 26 November 2023
Leather boots for winter: Clothing care tips
Comfortable leather boots are the perfect choice for winter - that's how your feet can stay warm and dry! While leather footwear can be quite long-lasting, it's only when you take good care of it - just like with any natural material.
Kate Yakimchuk boots leather footwear maintenance cleaning Helpful tips 21 November 2023
Seasons that make depression more intense: Psychologist's insights
Fall and winter are often called gloomy and depressive, and it's actually true - these seasons can actually make some people's depression worse. While these seasons can also be amazingly beautiful, this beauty can't compensate for the lack of sunlight and cold weather.
Kate Yakimchuk fall depression mood Psychology 12 November 2023
When the winter is too cold: Gardening tips
Gardeners can take great care of their plants, but they can't control the weather - and sometimes it can be quite harsh. During winter, it's vital to protect your plants from cold, so they can survive until spring.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips plants Garden 12 November 2023
Changing your diet in winter: Nutritionist's tips
In summer, lots of people don't feel really hungry because of the weather, but it often changes in winter. To stay healthy and full of energy, you should adjust your diet slightly, so it can suit your needs better.
Kate Yakimchuk nutrition dieting tips Cooking 11 November 2023
Big house cleaning for winter: Housekeeping tips
Seasons change slowly, but each season requires some preparation. It applies to house cleaning as well - and that's why lots of people do big house cleaning before winter.
Kate Yakimchuk cleaning house tips Helpful tips 10 November 2023
Gaining weight in winter: Nutritionist's insights
Lots of people gain weight in winter - it's a pretty common thing that is often caused by various holidays. If you want to withstand the temptation and stay in shape during cold and dark months, then you need to detect these habits first.
Kate Yakimchuk food weight habits Cooking 21 October 2023
Making a winter garden: Gardening tips
If you want to have a pretty garden all year long, then you might like winter gardens - they can be beautiful and thriving at any season. It's not that hard to make one, too - just choose the best plants and create a nice winter garden for yourself.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips Garden 9 September 2023
Prepare your pond for winter: Gardening tips
If you have a beautiful pond in your garden, then you need to take good care of it, which includes preparing it for winter. It's not only about its looks - it's mostly about the plants, fish, and wildlife that lives there.
Kate Yakimchuk pond gardening tips Garden 9 September 2023
Why your perennials don't survive in winter: Gardening mistakes
Perennials are plants that live for multiple years, typically coming back each spring after a period of dormancy during the winter. However, there are several reasons why perennials might not survive the winter.
Kate Yakimchuk perennials gardening plants mistakes Garden 19 August 2023
How birds find food in winter: Learn more about nature
It's relatively easy for birds to find food in summer, but how do they survive in winter? Birds employ various strategies to find food during the winter months when natural food sources may be scarce.
Kate Yakimchuk birds food nature Animals 18 August 2023
Why you should move some plants inside for the winter: Not all plants are strong enough to survive the cold
While some plants can withstand winters easily, others can't - so you need to help them survive. Moving some plants indoors for the winter is essential for their survival and overall well-being.
Kate Yakimchuk plants gardening gardening tips Garden 24 July 2023
How to protect your raspberry plants from winter: Make sure it won't be damaged by cold
Most wild plants survive even cold winters pretty well, but garden plants usually need your protection to withstand cold months. Raspberry plants can live and fruit for many years, but only if you take good care of them in autumn.
Kate Yakimchuk raspberries planting gardening tips Garden 19 June 2023
How to prepare your garden for winter: Gardening tips
In winter, your garden needs rest, so it can become a home for your favorite plants later. To make gardening easier for yourself, you can prepare your garden for winter.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips planting Garden 14 June 2023