{"id":1534,"date":"2026-01-26T11:15:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T11:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/my-garden-team\/?p=1534"},"modified":"2026-01-26T11:17:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T11:17:47","slug":"late-january-laying-the-foundations-for-a-brilliant-gardening-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/my-garden-team\/2026\/01\/26\/late-january-laying-the-foundations-for-a-brilliant-gardening-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Late January: Laying the Foundations for a Brilliant Gardening Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"867\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/my-garden-team\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/ali3-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/my-garden-team\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/ali3-rotated.jpg 650w, 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The work we do now pays dividends for months to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fruit Trees: Renovation, Pruning and Winter Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A big focus at this time of year is fruit trees. Winter is the ideal moment to renovate neglected trees, improve structure, and prune established ones to encourage healthy growth and better cropping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We guide our members through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pruning apples, pears and other fruit trees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renovation pruning for older or overgrown trees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improving airflow and light penetration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Removing diseased or unproductive wood<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside pruning, we often recommend <strong>winter washing<\/strong> \u2014 a simple but highly effective method of reducing overwintering pests such as aphids, scale insects and mites before they become a spring problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Pest Control: Getting Ahead, Not Catching Up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest advantages of gardening well is prevention rather than cure. In late January and early February, we help MyGardenTeam members put early pest control strategies in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understanding what pests are likely to appear in early spring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using environmentally responsible controls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timing treatments correctly for maximum effect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By acting now, gardeners dramatically reduce pest pressure later \u2014 meaning healthier plants and less intervention as the season gets going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The First Sowing of the Year<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the soil may still be cold outside, late January is when we begin <strong>the first inroads into sowing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the right guidance, gardeners can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start early vegetable sowing under cover such as peas and potatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare modules and compost correctly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose varieties that suit early production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid common early-season mistakes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where confidence really matters \u2014 and it\u2019s something we support closely within My Garden Team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Innovative Growing Methods for Earlier Crops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re also big believers in working smarter, not harder. At this time of year, we help gardeners adopt <strong>innovative methods<\/strong> that give them a head start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using black plastic or membranes to warm soil earlier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reducing weed growth before crops even go in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating better growing conditions for early vegetables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These simple techniques can mean harvesting weeks earlier than usual \u2014 and with far less weeding later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gardening success isn\u2019t about luck. 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