Wrapping up in January

Wrapping up

Whatever kind of winter we are having, January is going to be the coldest month that the garden has to contend with, with night temperatures going as low as minus 5 or 6 degrees Celsius quite routinely, depending on where in the country you live. With day time temperatures sometimes hardly rising above freezing, it is a real challenge for the gardener who must make sure that everything it wrapped up against the cold but must almost make sure that no damage is done by compacting wet soil or by walking on frozen grass. Some of the most important winter tasks in the garden are not to do with gardening at all, but will certainly enhance your pleasure when outside – making sure the birds are fed will ensure that your garden is full of life and birdsong all the year round. Make sure that feeders are in areas where they can’t be reached by cats.