Good morning! Dear gardening enthusiasts, we know that, just like us, you enjoy getting your hands dirty in January and tending to your garden. Well, you're absolutely right. It's a good idea to take a closer look at it now and check off some tasks because there might not be time for them later.

We've prepared a comprehensive post for you about what you can already do in your garden this January. Contrary to appearances, you can do quite a lot! Take a look:

🪚 Pruning fruit trees and bushes - of course, January is THE TIME for pruning fruit bushes and trees. We prune to ensure tasty fruits and a healthy plant! You have time for pruning until mid-March, and the ideal temperature is between -5 to 0 degrees Celsius. Check out our knowledge compendium on pruning fruit trees and bushes: "Pruning Fruit Trees and Bushes from A to Z". In the video above, we show excerpts from videos on how to prune chokeberries, currants, blueberries, and newly planted fruit trees.

🖌️ Whitewashing fruit trees - this protects the trees from bark cracks, which can be caused by unpredictable weather in early spring. Type "whitewashing" in the search bar to see how to carry out this whitewashing process.

🌸 January is also the time for cutting back Clematis - we cut the stems near the ground or going towards the ground.

✂️ We can also trim plants that bent under the weight of snow, for example, "How to trim a yew bent by snow?"

🪷 While winter pruning, we can check how the buds on our fruit plants are doing - can we expect fruits?

🐕‍🦺 During the pruning of fruit trees, you can also shape a new crown for the tree, all with the help of stakes. Type "stakes" in the search bar, and you'll find our videos on how to use stakes on fruit trees.

All these activities are covered in the video above, and they specifically relate to January. So, roll up your sleeves and work towards beautiful fruits in the upcoming season :)

For step-by-step plant care, check the "Cultivation Plans" section. You'll find all Green Emergency calendars in the "Publications" section.