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Best Shrubs and Plants for January
January is always snowdrop time
Small flowers which never fail to delight, snowdrops are the first bulbs to flower so early in the year.
Although common, snowdrops prefer particular growing conditions. Check out how to plant and grow snowdrops.
Snowdrops and Hellebores
Snowdrops and hellebores make a winning winter combination. Both are woodland plants and grow well together.
For this combination and tips on how to grow Hellebores.
White Birch
The winter gloom brings out the best of the white birch bark. Illustrated is one of the most commonly grown, Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Snow Queen' Tree. White Birch combined with snowdrops has been planted in Dunham Massey winter garden to great effect.
Red Stemmed Cornus
At its best around this time of year are the colourful stems of Cornus. Illustrated is Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' dogwood, one of the most vibrant reds.
Cornus is a very versatile and easy to grow deciduous shrub.
Gardening ideas and inspiration
Easy to grow Spring and Summer flowering plants, advice as to the best climbing and scented plants to suit your garden.
Ideas for best Evergreen shrubs, Spring and Summer Flowering shrubs and fast-growing shrubs.
Advice on plants to attract bees and butterflies into your garden. Check out the 10 Best wildlife friendly plants and shrubs.
How to grow your own veg, including growing from seed and the best veg for growing in containers.
A month by month guide with top tips what to do in the garden each month. Seasonal monthly advice in the Sunday Gardener's Newsletter.
An easy step-by-step guide with illustrations on how to build a pond, installing pond liner, and attracting wildlife to your pond.
Pages of gardening tips including how to get rid of slugs and snails, what frost hardy means, when to use the Chelsea Chop and much more.
Regular posts with gardening chat on the Sunday Gardener's award-winning blog, including visitors' questions.