JANUARY

• Flower indoor and tender plants in a warm conservatory
• Grow trees and shrubs for winter effect and colour
• Appraise the garden for form and structure
• Plant window boxes and containers for seasonal colour
• Carry out winter pruning
• Apply winter wash and sprays to fruit trees
• Check stakes and ties
• Tidy and organise shed
• Order supplies for the coming season
• Plan changes and alterations to the garden
• Plant summer-flowering bulbs (e.g. lilies) when the soil has warmed
• Ensure you have taken precautions against cold weather