GardenCentreOnline.co.uk Release Advice On Their January Gardening Products

Online, January 14, 2013 (Newswire.com) - The Mail Online reported the end of 2012 to be surprisingly temperate. Gardeners want to get outside immediately and start work to take advantage of the lengthy periods without freeze.

With this in mind GardenCentreOnline.co.uk have released a list of appropriate January work to be carried out, starting with greenhouse seed sewing. Begin by checking packets, although many species prefer to be sewn in mid-to late winter in a warm environment, ready to see rapid growth in spring.

There are multiple other gardening jobs to be done over winter, although the damp weather has saturated soil with water in many places, leaving it muddy and difficult to work. A representative for GardenCentreOnline.co.uk commented, "We recommend people to wear waterproof clothing, such as our Hunter wellington boots, for any outdoor work this winter. Often winter can be quite dry, yet the sheer degree of rainfall we experienced throughout the latter half of the year was almost unprecedented. Most of the current outdoor jobs are in preparation for predicted cold fronts. Forecasting services estimate January to bring widespread snowfall, meaning temperatures will be extremely cold. Jobs must be completed now to keep gardens ready for spring."

Mulching fruit trees and bushes is necessary, improving the level of nutrients in the soil around the plant and providing a better start to the next year. Mulching also provides a layer of insulation and protection above the soil.

Finally, gardeners must prevent ponds and soil from freezing over. GardenCentreOnline.co.uk provides frost protection sheets to keep soil awaiting cultivation, facilitating work to start earlier. Ponds must be protected in order to preserve the ecosystem, providing water to local wildlife. A simple tennis ball will deter freezing through constant movement floating in the pool, keeping water features liquid for longer.

GardenCentreOnline.co.uk is an online retailer of gardening equipment and accessories. They supply a wide range of products, including Hunter Wellingtons and frost protection sheets, to consumers across the UK.