Important tips for garden maintenance in January and February

January and February are quiet months in the garden. It is cold and little is growing, so you have almost no worries about the maintenance of your plants. These months are the perfect time to prepare for the coming gardening season and learn about the latest gardening trends. This newsletter tells you the best places to start.

Take a closer look at garden design

You may expect that you can’t plant anything at all during these winter months, but that’s not entirely true. When frost-free periods occur in January and February, it is indeed possible to plant trees, shrubs and hedges. Would you like to advice on garden landscaping, new planting or do you prefer to outsource this work to a specialist? Then get in touch with us!

Also take your garden design take a closer look. Do you want to change something? Then now is the time! Build a new shed or finally install that garden shed for your dream home office. Also take a look at all existing structures to see if there are things that need repair.

Preparing your garden for spring

To take full advantage of warmer spring weather soon, you can already make the necessary prepare your garden now. Heeft u een moestuin? Maak dan alvast een plan voor het aankomende moestuinseizoen. Welke gewassen wilt u planten en wanneer zaait u deze in? Bestel ook direct de benodigde zaden, zodat u meteen aan de slag kunt zodra de tijd er rijp voor is.

Also make sure that your fleece and bubble wrap in the house. If frost does occur, you can protect your (vegetable) garden from damage. Prepare pots and containers for new planting by scrubbing them clean. Use hot water with a splash of bleach to remove all deposits and make them look like new again!

Care and maintenance of your garden

Also in the area of grooming, there are some small chores you can do right now. For example, spread a thin layer of compost across the border. In this way, you provide the soil of new nutrition and the plants will soon come into their full potential.

The spreading of lime is also best done during this period. The lime increases the acidity, preventing moss growth. Essential for a sleek lawn! For best results, do this before mid-February.

Do you want to be assured year-round the best care for your garden? Then outsource this to professionals. We maintain your custom garden or in the form of a maintenance subscription. Zo krijgt uw tuin altijd de verzorging die het op dat moment nodig heeft.