Tomorrow starts a whole new year of gardening! I know January and February are the cold months, but we can’t state too often that there is still plenty to do outside to help prepare for the coming year. January is one of the best months to plant bare-root fruit trees or berry vines. It is also when you should consider doing your major pruning. If your flower garden is anything like mine, you’ll notice that this year has seen such a mild winter that the rose bushes are still green and leafy. I plan on waiting a few more weeks before I attack them with the pruning shears, but other ornamental trees and shrubs are getting chopped! Tulip and Daffodil bulbs can be separated/planted in January and asparagus and many other cold weather vegetables can be planted as well. Take advantage of the beautiful weather and get the work done now. It may be much colder soon!
Here is a more complete list of some January gardening chores and a link to a guide that shows what fruits grows best in our area of Texas.
Happy New Year and Happy Winter Gardening!
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