January
In The Greenhouse, Shed and Home This January
Put your new-year enthusiasm to good use by cleaning pots, tools, water butts and greenhouses in preparation for spring. It’s not the most glamorous of tasks, but it will set you up for a great growing season.
Inspect fruits and vegetables in storage and remove any that are diseased or soft to the touch.
Check dahlia tubers in storage and remove any that are showing signs of rotting.
Hydrate houseplants. Central heating can dry the air in your home and cause damage to indoor plants. Mist house plants regularly and stand them on a tray of pebbles filled with water to increase humidity.
Plant amaryllis bulbs in pots now, for spectacular indoor flowers in early spring.
Top Tip:
Remove heavy snow from greenhouses and cold frames to prevent glass being damaged.
This Month's Key Tips
- Now is the ideal time to start 'chitting' seed potstoes ready for planting in spring.
- Plant any seeds ready for the early spring season.
- Clean old pots and seed trays for sowing and planting.
- Start forcing rhubarb.
- Recycle your Christmas tree by shredding it for mulch.
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