January garden

5. Cutting back shrubs and trees to encourage healthy new growth.
6. Planted now indoors or under cover to get a head start on spring.
8. These should be cleaned and sharpened in winter, ready for spring.
9. Winter-flowering perennial known for its nodding blooms and evergreen leaves.
12. A structure that protects tender plants from winter cold.

1. Key winter task: designing beds, borders, and vegetable plots for the year ahead.
2. Birds and insects that benefit from garden food, shelter, and water in winter.
3. Planted areas that define the edges of lawns or paths..
4. Decomposed organic matter used to enrich soil and boost plant health.
7. Plants that keep their leaves all year, providing structure and colour in winter.
10. Common in January, this can damage tender shoots and roots
11. A protective layer spread over soil to retain moisture and suppress weeds.