Garden Answers (UK) - 1 Jan 2026
WINTER’S GARDEN magic
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EARLY SEASON COLOUR
A jewel-bright small space and a winter garden rich in texture and scent
MAKING BEAUTIFUL Gardens
Welcome
“Moving roses that I’ve decided are in the wrong place!” Greg Loades looks at growing garlic in containers
“Preparing some new bee hotels by drilling logs, ready for spring.” Adrian Thomas shows mosses some love,
“Tidying, sorting and preparing the plot for spring, even in the cold!” Olga Grieves makes the most of her lovely plot,
“Sowing onions in the greenhouse for some large bulbs to harvest in August.” Geoff Stebbings answers your questions
“Soil prepping – adding compost to those beds in the veg garden that need it.” Geoff Hodge on the best cold frames,
“Planting patio pots early-flowering bulbs and perennials.” Sue Fisher shares this month’s must-have plants
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The forgotten world of mosses
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Celebrate THE WONDER OF WINTER LEAVES
Celebrate THE WONDER OF WINTER LEAVES
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Handstand frog
Blackbird fence topper
Rusted seedhead
Echinacea plant stalk
Recycled bluebell stake
Precious metal
Skimmia japonica ‘Globe White’
Viburnum tinus
Mahonia ‘Winter Sun’
Daphne odora ‘Aureomarginata’
Erica ‘Myretoun Ruby’
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January
PERK UP YOUR HOUSEPLANTS
Sow sweet peas
TRAIN CLIMBING ROSES
Winter prune wisteria
Mulch borders
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POT UP A FLOWERING SHRUB
RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE
Order early spring bulbs in the green
Protect peach trees
Get set for sowing
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Prune large-flowered clematis
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NECTAR RICH PLANTING
IT'S ONLY NATURAL
ADD STRUCTURE TO A MEADOW AREA
ADD SOME PLANTING POCKETS
MAKE A PRETTY LOG PILE
The forgotten WORLD OF MOSSES Adrian Thomas champions the unsung heroes of our gardens – those often-overlooked plants that quietly support wildlife, bolster soil health, and add unexpected charm. It’s time to give these humble helpers the recognition the
Wildlife and moss
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How to help garden mosses
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Common garden mosses
LETHARGIC GREENFINCHES
WILDLIFE GARDEN JOBS FOR JANUARY
Look out for... MOSSES!
ANIMAL FOOTPRINTS
A garden for all seasons
A garden for all seasons
IN THE GARDEN WITH
Packing a colourful punch
Packing a colourful punch
IN THE GARDEN WITH…
A true winter wonderland
A true winter wonderland
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Welcome to my lovely plot
Things to do in January Botanical crafts are the perfect indoor activity for gardeners! Have a go at making your own jewellery at a silver clay workshop – bring a daisy or a favourite leaf which you can turn into a pendant! Or try a fused glass workshop.
Olga Grieves
Recipe Vegan Chilli Non Carne
Jobs in the garden
Plant garlic IN A TINY SPACE
Plant garlic IN A TINY SPACE
STORING YOUR GARLIC
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