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.