January Garden Tips

• Holiday plants like poinsettia, amaryllis and Christmas cactus will last longer in cool temperatures. When through blooming, feed poinsettias with Jack’s Classic 20-20-20 every 3-4 weeks throughout the winter.
  
  
• Protect tender plants from the elements with a blanket of Christmas greens. Prop up your used Christmas Tree near your bird feeders to create a protected feeding area for small birds.
  
  
• Make friends with the birds - Put out Audubon Birdseed and C&S Suet Cakes. We also has a great selection of Droll Yankee quality bird feeders.
  
  
• Winter pruning on a sunny day can give life and bloom to neglected or overgrown shrubs. However, don’t prune spring-blooming plants like forsythia, azaleas or rhododendron as you will be cutting off the flower buds.
  
  
• Keep houseplants away from heat sources and vents. Also, protect plants from drafts and keep foliage off of cold windows.
  
  
• Heavy snow and ice can damage evergreens and birches. Gently brush off shrubs, tie arborvitae to prevent splitting and prop up leaning birches if necessary.
  
  
• Spray houseplants with Safer Houseplant Insecticidal Soap. If spider mites or mealy bugs are present, add Bonide Systemic Houseplant Insect Control to soil.