
You may not be thinking about the garden right now in January, but if you actually want to maximise your enjoyment time in the garden during 2026, it is actually the right time to engage the services of a gardener to plan and prepare.
Winter is the best time to engage with the services of Bloomingplaces to plan and begin creating your garden in time to enjoy once the warmer weather arrives – avoiding the Spring rush.
Spring is the busiest season of all for gardeners. The best gardens are always prepared in advance.
January is the best time to
- secure installation dates a better range of options will be available right now
- prepare groundworks whilst the soil is right and easier to work with
- plan designs, materials, furniture and planting schemes

Lawns and Patios
Now is the perfect time to
- Install or upgrade patios and pathways meaning minimum disruption to enjoyment of your garden, ready for entertaining when the first warm days arrive
- Prepare garden areas gradient
- Replace lawns or reseed areas, improving soil structure and drainage in problem lawn areas, ensuring healthy lawn growth in spring


Planting Plans
January is ideal for planning planting schemes for the seasons ahead
Ensure all year round interest and plant now for a garden that includes
Structure – such as shrubs, hedging and trees
Borders – prepared to include seasonal interest with spring and summer bulbs and perennials for year upon year interest
Wildlife friendly, environmentally conscious with use of native plants, resilient gardens go hand in hand with and low maintenance designs
Pet and environmentally friendly ideas can all be included in a well planned garden

Do not hesitate to get in touch and book a consultation now to create the garden of your dreams to enjoy all year round, call Fen today at Bloomingplaces: Phone: 07769651599 or email fenryan@outlook.com


