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Gardeners Diary: January
January
- Firm the ground around plants lifted by frost
- Complete planting of roses in finer weather if ground is dry
- Clean up any dead tops of plants in your borders
- Dig over heavy soils to be over-weathered
- Plan which seeds you want to plant for spring and dig over beds reserved for annuals
- For indoor colour, bring in your flowering bulbs
- Continue planting shrubs and trees
- Apply a nitrogenous fertiliser to fruit trees and bushes grown in grass
- Cover your vegetables to promote early growth
- Sharpen your cutting tools in readiness for the year ahead
- Wash and clean all seed trays and pots
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