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January 2012

As our winters have got warmer, more and more shrubs and bulbs are coming into flower to brighten the short dark days. It’s now quite usual for snowdrops and winter aconites to start blooming in January, and you might also see early narcissi and crocuses. Shrubs such as winter honeysuckle, witch hazel and Viburnum bodnantense will add colour and gorgeous fragrance to the garden, and evergreens and conifers will ensure your plot looks good on the greyest days.

So, if the view from your window is bare and drab, now’s the time to decide on new planting to liven things up. For instant colour it’s easy to find heathers, ivies, pansies and bulbs in bud that can be quickly tucked into frost-proof pots. For the longer term, try to visit some of the winter gardens that are open to the public, or head to your local garden centre and take a look at the plants on offer. When considering evergreens look at leaf shape, colour and glossiness. Some hollies, camellias and ferns have highly polished leaves that positively shine out. Look also for attractive bark, long-lasting berries, interesting shapes and early flowers

Essential Jobs Checklist for January

Protect tender plants against frosts and icy winds

Order seeds and summer-flowering bulbs

Plant new fruit trees and canes when weather allows

Plant bare-root roses, hedging, trees and shrubs when weather allows

Mulch around new plantings

Prune wisteria Prune fruit trees

Start digging over vegetable beds when weather allows

Sow early vegetables under cover

Check forced bulbs for growth

Keep small area of ponds ice-free

Clean out your greenhouse

Clean and sharpen mowers and other tools

Make sure the birds have food and water

Take your Christmas tree for recycling

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