January is the time when many gardeners think about winter holidays and relaxation, but if you decide to take care of the garden, then there are some jobs that can be done during the winter months.
Certain jobs will help keep the garden healthy and flourishing in the spring. Kharkiv and regional news will help you find out the most favorable days for doing certain things. After all, the climate and the region play a special role in gardening.
January Garden Ideas
January is a great time to feed your trees and shrubs. Use a low nitrogen mineral fertilizer to ensure proper growth. Remove any leftover plants from the garden and store them in a composter if you have one. This will help reduce the number of pests and diseases on plants in the future. In January, any diseases or pests on trees and bushes can be tracked and treated, so check their trunks and branches for any signs of disease. Pruning of trees and shrubs can also be done during this period of time. To choose the right time for pruning trees, you need to follow Kharkiv news. On suitable days, you need to remove all dry and damaged branches of trees and bushes. This will prepare them for new growth in the spring.
January is also a great time to prepare the ground for spring planting. You can add compost or other organic fertilizers to the soil to enrich it with nutrients. Planting new trees and bushes, if the ground is not frozen, can be done in January. You can find out if the earth is frozen with the help of Kharkiv region news.
Favorable days for gardening
Auspicious days are the days when, according to ancient beliefs, it is better to start certain activities, such as sowing plants, planting trees, harvesting or pruning trees and bushes. Below are a few examples of auspicious days for 2023 according to the calendar of folk signs:
- planting: 4-5, 12-14, 20-21, 26-28 January;
- planting trees and bushes: 5-6, 14-16, 24-25 March;
- harvest: 6-7, 15-16, 24-25 July;
- pruning of trees and bushes: July 7-8, July 16-17, etc.
If you follow these days and do everything right, you can enjoy a beautiful, flowering garden all year round and get a good harvest. If you cannot correctly determine the favorable days, you can always consult experienced gardeners.