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All important tasks of gardening in winter. Because even in winter there is a lot to do in the garden and you can use the time.

When the days get shorter, it’s wet and cold outside and winter comes, there’s not much to do in the garden. Despite this, there are some important jobs in the garden that must also be carried out in winter. In the following article, we will show you which activities these are.

Gardening in winter is important

Many people mistakenly think that there will be no more gardening once winter has set in. The frost-sensitive plants were already protected from frost in autumn, the flower bulbs for the following spring were also planted and the trees and shrubs were also pruned. But even in winter, hobby gardeners have to do some important work so that the plants get through the winter well. In addition, you have to grit the sidewalk in winter, which should not be forgotten.

1) Remove snow

In winter it may be necessary to free the plants and shrubs from the snow load so that they do not break underneath (snow breakage). Care must be taken here to prevent the individual branches from breaking off when the snow is shaken off. The snow load can be swept away with the help of a small hand broom. Plants that are particularly susceptible to breakage should be tied together in advance.

2) Water potted plants

If the winter is very dry, evergreen plants should also be watered in the cold season when the ground is free of frost and snow. However, the addition of fertilizer should be avoided in winter. Potted plants that may have been kept indoors over the winter months also need water, albeit in reduced quantities.

3) Cut down trees

If there are trees in the garden that have to be felled, this project should definitely be carried out in winter. At this time of year, the trees are completely stripped of their leaves and there is no longer any sap in them. The wood can then be processed into firewood afterward. Or if there is a coniferous tree in the garden and it is big enough, it can serve as a Christmas tree. Then the whole family can decorate the Christmas tree.

4) Winter bloomers in the garden

Many different, particularly decorative winter flowering bulbs are available for garden design in winter, but they must be planted on the spot in spring. Christmas roses, crocuses, snowdrops, winter jasmine, witch hazel, and many evergreen plants such as ivy, boxwood, and conifers are among the hardy plants and ensure a handsome garden picture even in the cold season. However, these plants also need a little attention in winter. The winter bloomers also have to be freed from the snow load and the branches of climbing plants may have to be tied to climbing aids in order to stabilize them.

5) Maintain machines and tools

Because there is generally less to do in winter, the opportunity can be used to get all machines, devices, and tools in good shape. In addition, read about the important equipment needed for gardening.

A clean building and a well-kept outdoor area leave a good impression on customers, business partners, and visitors. Regular cleaning also helps to maintain the value of the property. But it can take a lot of time. That is why many companies, but also private property owners, hire professional cleaning companies or companies to clean their buildings once or regularly.

Areas of activity: These tasks are carried out by a cleaning company

In the private sphere, many people hire domestic help or a cleaning lady to do various household chores for them, such as dusting or doing laundry. It is advisable for companies to hire cleaning companies to clean and care for the interior and exterior surfaces. The service providers take on various tasks, for example:

  • basic cleaning
  • maintenance cleaning
  • glass cleaning
  • construction cleaning

Some cleaning companies even offer complete packages. For example, at the HITECH building management company, it is possible to link the cleaning service with the caretaker service. Customers thus receive all services from a single source. Information on the service package of the cleaning company can be found on Titech.net. The company guarantees high-quality building cleaning and professional service.

Basic cleaning

Basic cleaning is an intensive cleaning measure that property owners can take advantage of, for example, in the case of very heavy soiling. In commercial properties, the basic cleaning includes, among other things, the thorough cleaning of

  • Floors and surfaces (hard floors, carpets, and other floor coverings),
  • windows and window sills,
  • furnishings and
  • sanitary facilities (removal of dirt, limescale, and rust).

Many cleaning companies also offer special cleaning work such as cleaning machines.

Maintenance cleaning

Unlike the basic cleaning, the maintenance cleaning is carried out regularly (daily, weekly or monthly). The maintenance cleaning is suitable for industrial companies, administration, and office buildings, kindergartens, schools, hospitals as well as office and residential buildings. The services may vary depending on the cleaning company. Customer requirements also play a role. Essentially, the following cleaning measures are included in maintenance cleaning:

  • Wipe down tables and desks
  • Empty ashtrays and waste bins
  • Clean tools (keyboard, monitor).
  • Dust lampshades
  • Put dirty dishes in the dishwasher
  • Clean and disinfect waiting room and treatment rooms
  • Maintain kitchen (sink, handles, shelves, etc.)
  • Clean sanitary area
  • Vacuum, sweep, or wipe floors
  • Clean hallway and stairwell

After consultation with the customer, many cleaning companies also carry out more specialized cleaning work such as window and carpet cleaning at regular intervals. In addition, many companies take over the regular maintenance of the outdoor area on request. They remove leaves from driveways and green areas, sweep paths, clean terraces and outdoor furniture, and much more.

Glass cleaning

Business partners, customers, and visitors often look first at the glass surfaces and windows of a building. It is all the more important that they are cleaned regularly. Various cleaning methods and cleaning agents are used in professional glass cleaning.

Professional glass cleaning includes, among other things, the cleaning of

  • windows (with or without frames),
  • shop windows,
  • glass roofs,
  • glass blocks,
  • glass doors and glass partitions,
  • industrial glazing.

Regular cleaning and care of the glass surfaces are particularly important if they have a representative meaning in addition to the functional one. This applies to doors and windows as well as to glass roofs and glass blocks.

Glass cleaning should only be carried out by a cleaning company that knows exactly how glass surfaces and windows have to be cleaned professionally. The issue of safety also plays a major role. Before carrying out the glass cleaning work, the company must determine within the framework of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (ArbSchG), which can be accessed at Laws-in-Internet.de, which occupational health and safety measures are required (e.g. accident prevention, skin protection).

Construction cleaning

The basis for the timely detection of construction defects before the building acceptance is a professionally executed, thorough building cleaning. All surfaces from the roof to the basement are thoroughly cleaned. The ten most common construction defects that often occur in one- and two-family houses are summarized on Bsb-ev.de.