Happy New Year! It’s hard to think about gardening in January when it’s often bitterly cold outside and all the plants are taking their winter slumber. Still, though, for us garden lovers, there’s always something that we can do:
- Planting your live Christmas tree. You would preferably want to do this on a sunny day so the soil isn’t quite as hard.
- Making sure to water your trees and shrubs if we haven’t received 1″ of rain or 12″ of snow for the month (I’d say we’re covered this month!). I know it’s a pain to drag out your hose in the cold, but your plants will love you for it come springtime.
- You can also use this downtime to inventory your seed bank, such as getting rid of old seeds and ordering new ones. By getting a head start on ordering your seeds, you’ll be sure to get the varieties you want.
Also, don’t forget to set some food and water out for the birds. It’s a nice way to attract some wildlife to your yard. Plus if they stick around come springtime, you’ll have some natural insect control, so it’s a win-win!
I hope these gardening tips for January help you check some things off your to-do list. For additional Northern Nevada planting resources, be sure to check out some of our local nurseries. One of my favorites is Greenhouse Garden Center in Carson City.
P.S. Did you miss December’s gardening tips? Click here to get caught up.
