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n e d r a G e In Th SIX JOBS FOR JANUARY CABIN FEVER AFTER BEING COOPED UP FOR CHRISTMAS? ENJOY THE FRESH WINTER AIR AND GET TO GRIPS WITH THESE ESSENTIAL JOBS... Plant Bare Roses You can plant bare roses now for spectacular summer displays. David Austin roses are available from the county’s independent garden centres, and should be planted around 4-6in deep, then water in well.
Plant a Clematis If your garden is looking a little stark this month, plant a winter flowering clematis such as Winter Beauty or Cirrhosa. Prune this month to tidy up and promote new growth in spring.
Refresh Hellebores Remove all of the old, tatty leaves from hellebores in advance of them flowering in the spring.
Alstroemeria Add some colour to your borders by planting a Peruvian Lily - more commonly known as Alstroemeria. Shown here is Saturne. Plant in a glasshouse in winter, transfer to the garden in Autumn and mulch well.
Pep Up Your Pansies Remove any faded flowers from your winter pansies. Deadheading them will prevent them from self-seeding.
Pruning Wisteria Cut back summer growth to two or three buds to keep your wisteria nice and neat.
n Our recommended Garden Centres in Rutland are Gates Nurseries, Cold Overton, 01664 454309, www.gatesnurseries.co.uk, and Welland Vale Garden Inspirations, Uppingham, 01572 824930, www.wellandvalegardeninspirations.co.uk. 103