Trimming and pruning is a key focus this month, trim back ivy and creepers if they have outgrown their space before birds start nesting in them. Prune winter-flowering shrubs that have finished flowering such as mahonia, heathers and winter jasmine. You can now cut back deciduous grasses leftover Winter ready for fresh growth to start as the weather warms up.

Your garden in January
What better place is there to start the New Year than in your garden. It’s the perfect time to start planning & pruning. January to-do list for the garden.