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Jayne Dowle

7 garden jobs to do in January - the tasks to tackle now to get your garden ready for when winter finally ends

Wooden shed with potting shed sign in winter garden.

January is the middle of winter but you’ll notice the days become a little longer. This is definitely the season to expect frost and snow, but there are also crisp, sunny days when being outside in the fresh air is an absolute delight.

Leaves have fallen, but sculptural branches cast lengthening shadows in the winter sun. Seedheads and grasses bring visual interest and vital food for birds - don’t forget to feed them yourself and other wildlife such as hedgehogs too.

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