SERIES: Jobs in the Garden - January 2023

Plan your garden: January is the perfect time to plan out your garden for the upcoming growing season. Take a look at your space and decide what you want to plant, where you want to plant it, and how you want to arrange it. We have a great range of gardening tools available, click here to check them out.

1. Clean up the garden: Clear out any dead plants and debris from your garden to make room for new growth. This will also help prevent pests and diseases from overwintering in your garden.
2. Prune trees and shrubs: Many trees and shrubs benefit from a good pruning in the winter, while they are dormant. This can help shape the plant, encourage new growth and remove any dead or diseased branches.
3. Plant bare-root trees and shrubs: January is a great time to plant bare-root trees and shrubs, as they are less likely to dry out before they can establish roots. Be sure to give them plenty of water, and protect them from harsh winds and frost.
4. Start seeds indoors: If you want to start your own seeds indoors, January is the perfect time to get started. You can begin with hardy vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage.
5. Mulch your garden beds: A layer of mulch can help keep your soil moist and warm, and can also help suppress weeds. You can use a variety of materials for mulch, including straw, leaves, or wood chips.
6. Protect your plants from frost: If you live in an area with harsh winters, be sure to protect your plants from frost. Cover them with blankets or burlap, or move them to a sheltered area.
7. Check on your stored bulbs: If you stored bulbs over the winter, be sure to check on them to make sure they are still healthy. If they are drying out, give them a little water.
8. Take care of your lawn: Even though your lawn may not be growing much in the winter, it's still important to take care of it. Rake up any leaves or debris, and keep an eye out for any bare spots that need to be reseeded.
9. Take care of your tools: January is a great time to clean and sharpen your garden tools, so they'll be ready to go when the growing season starts. Be sure to also check for any repairs that need to be made.

Overall, January is a great time to get ready for the upcoming growing season by planning, cleaning, pruning, and protecting your garden. Additionally, if you start seeds indoor, mulch, take care of your lawn and tools, you will be well prepared for the spring.

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