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For people in parts of the world with seasons — especially cold ones — winter might seem like a time to rest and to take a break from garden work. 

对于世界上有季节的地区的人们来说，尤其是寒冷的季节，冬天似乎是休息和从园艺工作中休息一下的时间。 

But it is not, says Associated Press gardening expert Jessica Damiano. 

但事实并非如此，美联社园艺专家杰西卡·达米亚诺说。 

Autumn and winter are the best times to attend to your garden’s needs and prepare for the next growing season. There is much to do for both outdoor and indoor plants.

秋季和冬季是满足花园需求并为下一个生长季节做好准备的最佳时机。室外和室内植物都有很多事情要做。

For people who want flowers like tulips in the early spring plant the bulbs that produce them if your soil is not frozen. If you can still dig, plant tulips, daffodils and other bulbs. 

对于那些想要在早春开花的人来说，如果你的土壤没有结冰的话，可以种植郁金香等花朵的球茎。如果你还能挖土，就种植郁金香、水仙花和其他球茎植物。 

Cover them with about eight centimeters of mulch, leaves or dried grass. This will prevent freezing and melting temperatures from forcing them out of the ground over the winter. 

用大约八厘米厚的覆盖物、树叶或干草覆盖它们。这将防止冰冻和融化的温度迫使它们在冬天离开地面。 

During winter months, even in more temperate areas, some plants need protection from the cold. These include some fruit trees, like citrus, dahlias and many plants that bloom in the spring. In winter conditions, a cloth cover called burlap can help limit the damaging effects of wind. 

在冬季，即使在较温和的地区，一些植物也需要防寒。其中包括一些果树，如柑橘、大丽花和许多在春天开花的植物。在冬季，一种称为粗麻布的布盖可以帮助限制风的破坏性影响。 

If snow builds up on the branches of evergreen trees and shrubs, remove it. The heavy weight can damage branches. 

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