In The Flower Garden In January - Fakenham Garden Centre

Prune your Wisteria plant now, cutting back summer side shots to 2 or 3 buds.

You can plant bare root roses now in a sunny position for spectacular summer colour.

Prune rose bushes now whilst the are dormant. Cut back to just above a bud and remove any crossing or dead branches.

Plant any seeds ready for the early spring season.

If your garden is looking a bit bare try growing a winter flowering evergreen Clematis.

Remove any faded flowers from your winter pansies to stop them setting seed.

Top Tip:

Inspect stored tubers of Dahlia, Begonia and Canna for rots or drying out.

This Month's Key Tips

Now is the ideal time to start 'chitting' seed potatoes ready for planting in spring.
Plant any seeds ready for the early spring season.
Clean old pots and seed trays ready for sowing and planting.
Start forcing rhubarb.
Recycle your Christmas tree by shredding it for mulch.