January gardening tips
A chilly start to the year…
January can often be the coldest month of the year, and your garden may well need some love and care to keep it from being damaged by the unforgiving weather. Snow and frosts, blustering gales and torrential downpours are all possible in January.
Give your garden the best chance of holding its own by securing any stakes, and other supports and checking them regularly (particularly after adverse weather). Move plants to where they are most likely to get sunlight and consider covering your soil to protect any bulbs and plants from damaging frosts.
What to do in the garden in January
Plants and Flowers
If it’s a particularly cold January consider moving more delicate plants inside to keep them safe from the frost and snow. Conservatories are a fantastic way to give plants a lot of light whilst keeping them warm, but if you don’t have one placing plants on windowsills or other areas that get natural light will do the trick too.
Fruit
Give your fruit trees a makeover and prune them back to keep them neat and tidy, and ready to flourish when the warmer weather kicks in. It’s a wonderful feeling to quite literally reap the fruits of your labour and you can maximise your yield with good pruning.
Vege
While not much planting is advisable during January, it is the perfect time to start considering what you’d like in your vegetable plot this year. A well timed planting plan will mean you can enjoy a variety of veggies throughout the year.
Top 5 January Gardening Jobs
- Recycle your Christmas tree - you can shred it and use it for mulch to help your soil stay nutrient rich, or simply take it to your local recycling centre.
- Organise and clean your greenhouse and sheds.
- Plan your veggies for the coming season.
- Create shelters for more vulnerable plants.
- Get your lawn looking neat and tidy.
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