Regardless of the season of the year, spending some well deserved time relaxing in the garden can be such a great experience. Once it’s finally time to enjoy the fruits of your labor you’ll definitely want to have a special place to sit and relax, although most people don’t think about this crucial element of gardening and landscaping and forget to add that cozy nook in which to relax and appreciate nature’s beauty.
Watering: This is probably the most important activity for a garden in January. Throughout most of this area, winter droughts are common. Even though temperatures may dip very low, the available moisture necessary for plant growth may be lacking. Often the greatest damage to plants is caused by a dry freeze. When soil is dry, open and loose, the freezing air will penetrate, damage and often kill the root system of plants. The top surface of the soil, if kept moist, will freeze over and insulate the soil below, thus preventing the penetration of freezing temperatures. Mulch provides protection and helps hold moisture.