January might be the coldest month of the year — meaning it’s the least fun to be out in the garden— but there are still essential tasks to be done. Here’s our tips:
Recycle your old Christmas Tree
Check with your Christmas tree supplier as they might just run a collection service to make the task genuinely effortless. If not, you can chop up your Christmas tree and put it in the green bin or take your trees to Hazel Court or Towthorpe/Strensall for composting. Be sure to make sure they’re in small pieces, as trees can take up to a year to break down.
Feed the birds
With the RSPB’s Big Birdwatch on the horizon, what better time to refresh the snacks available to the birds in your garden? If you have any fat cakes close to hand, they’re an ideal option for giving your visitors the energy they need to keep warm all winter long.
Replenish your vegetable crops
Vegetable rotations are vital in maintaining quality and usefulness in your soil over time. Annually changing crops helps to balance the amount of nutrients in your soil and limits deficiencies. If you grew potatoes in 2023, the new year might be all about cabbage or turnips.
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