News: January Gardening Jobs
January should be a great opportunity for gardeners to take accurate stock of their garden as planting corrections and changes are much easier at this time of year. It is also the ideal time for a good clean up in preperation for the upcoming gardening year.
Raise Pots/Containers
Patio container plants can be adversely affected by wet weather. So now is a perfect time to raise those pots/containers up off the ground on feet or bricks to improve drainage and to prevent water-logging.
Tidy borders/flower beds
You can now begin to clear away dead foliage from perennials to make the beds look tidy and get them ready for spring.
Although not all fruit tress should be pruned this early, you can now begin top prune back your Apple and Pear trees.
Prune Climbing Plants
You can now prune climbers away from window frames, doors and gutters. A few minutes spent doing this now will be worthwhile as when the climber come into leaf this can be a difficult task.
Keep your bird feeders and tables full of fresh food
January is a great month to begin attracting wildlife to your garden. By allocating just a little bit of time and space to your garden this January, you can easily attract various wildlife to your garden. For many people wildlife are a welcomed addition to the garden, providing extra character.
Summer Flowering Bulbs
Now is the ideal time to start thinking about your summer flowering bulbs. You can begin to compile a list of which summer bulbs you require and include them in your garden plan for this year.
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