No matter what month it is, there’s always work to be done in the garden. So we’ve compiled a list of gardening tasks that we believe are vital to perform in the cold winter month of January.
There is a selection of jobs to do for all sections of your garden.
Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Gardens:
If you planted parsnips and leaks, then these will need harvesting.- Begin sprouting early potatoes by standing them on end in a tray or egg box. They must be placed in a bright frost-free place.
- Potatoes in containers can start growing if they are undercover.
- Put a cloche over some soil to let it warm up a few weeks prior to growing early peas.
- Remove any yellowing leaves from a winter brassicas as they could carry pests and diseases.
- Prune apple and pear trees if you have them, as it is best done when they are dormant.
- Prune blackcurrant bushes, gooseberries and redcurrants.
- Order fruit bushes now and plant in a well prepared bed in a sheltered area.
- Prune Wisteria and rose bushes.
- Try growing winter-flowering evergreen Clematis or Alstroemeria.
- Cut back all old foliage from ornamental grasses.
- Cut down old stems of perennial plants like sedum.
- Remove any faded flowers from winter pansies so that they don’t set seed.
Greenhouse:
- Make sure you have brushed off any heavy snow from cold frames to prevent glass damage.
- Keep potato planters inside the greenhouse.
- Plant Amaryllis bulbs in pots for indoor flowers in the early spring.
Your Lawn and Garden:
Avoid walking on your lawn as much as possible, as when it is covered by a heavy frost or snow, the grass beneath becomes very damaged.
- Recycle Christmas tree by shredding it for mulch.
- Repair and re-shape lawn edges.
- Get rid of slimy patches on the patio and paving by scrubbing with a broom or using a pressure washer.
- Keep putting out food and water for hungry birds.
- Keep planting trees and shrubs while they are still dormant.
Other:
- Plan your vegetable plot for this year to ensure good crop rotation and prevent pests and diseases.
- Order your fruit trees now ready for planting in the spring.
- Order your seeds now and have a garden plan drawn up.
As you can tell, despite January being the coldest month, there is still lots that you can be getting on with! Just follow this ‘ Gardening Jobs For January ‘ blog post and your garden will stay in tip top condition.
If you’re uncertain about anything, or would like further details, then call our highly experienced sales team now on 01263 820202 for helpful, friendly advice.
