Cold Frames keep your baby plants warm.
January Gardening Tips
It’s been cold and rainy this January – but we’ve also had bright spots that invited gardening outdoors. Get inspired and get it done now - so when the really pretty weather comes, you’ll have more time for fun in the garden. You can do a lot in January.
Dream up your new plans for this year’s garden – can you add more wildlife habitat, increase your curb appeal, sweeten up your entertainment areas, and design for plants that make you smile?
Plant
Plant trees, shrubs, and fruit as long as the ground isn’t frozen.
Plant cool season veggies in cold frames (lettuce, greens, spinach, radish).
Prune/Trim
Prune grape vines.
Dead and diseased wood may be pruned out at any time. If removing diseased wood, clean your pruners with alcohol between each cut.
Shade trees may be pruned if needed.
Trim liriope (monkey grass) and ornamental grasses.
Fertilize
Slow-release lawn fertilizer may be applied between September and the beginning of March. February is ideal.
If needed, apply slow-release fertilizer (like Plant-Tone) to shade trees.
Other
Weed, then edge and mulch your flowerbeds (the crisp lines make all the difference!).
Buy your vegetable and flower seeds for this season. We have a great selection in stock.
Buy inspiring houseplants or flowers to brighten up your mood.
Be ready! Organize your seed starting supplies.