In winter, summer residents rarely visit their country plots. After all, all they need to do is remove snow, monitor the condition of the structures, and fight rodents.
There is a lot of free time. And it is worth spending it usefully.
So, it makes sense to start preparing for the new summer cottage season. And then there will be less work in the spring.
An expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh listed 4 important actions that every gardener needs to take in January.
Make a list of the necessary tools
Check your gardening tools. Some tools probably need replacing.
January is the perfect time to make a list of tools needed for the next summer cottage season. It might make sense to buy these tools before winter ends.
Make a diagram of the beds
It is advisable to start thinking about the location of the beds in winter, while there is still enough time.
Create a planting schedule for crops
It is advisable to decide on the planting order long before spring arrives.
Making schedules at the beginning of a new summer cottage season will be difficult: this work should be done in advance.
Make a list of the required varieties
Having decided on the future location of the beds and the order of planting crops, the gardener will certainly find out what varieties are needed.
Make a list of the seeds you need in January so you know exactly what you need and avoid impulse purchases.
Earlier, the expert listed 3 tricks that need to be done after tomato seedlings emerge to double the yield.