Winter Gardening Tips

January

• Firm the ground around plants lifted by frost
• Complete planting of roses in finer weather if ground is dry
• Clean up any dead tops of plants in your borders
• Dig over heavy soils to be overweatherd
• Plan which seeds you want to plant for spring and dig over beds reserved for annuals
• For indoor colour, bring in your flowering bulbs
• Continue planting shrubs and trees
• Apply a nitrogenous fertiliser to fruit trees and bushes grown in grass
• Cover your vegetables to promote early growth
• Sharpen your cutting tools in readiness for the year ahead
• Wash and clean all seed trays and pots

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