January Landscape and Garden Tips - Updated 2024

The new year is upon us. It’s the time of year we sit down to make resolutions and plan out the projects for the rest of the year. Maybe it’s time your plans for the new year include refreshing some of your preexisting landscape, manicuring a beautiful garden, or creating your dream yard from the ground up!

Have goals for your yard? The nursery pros at Moon Valley Nurseries have got you covered. We love hearing about new projects, helping create designs for homeowners, and seeing beautiful finished yard installations that will last a lifetime.

Prepare for Spring Now

The spring planting season is right around the corner, but does that mean winter is a good time to prepare for upcoming planting projects? Yes, it does.

Spring is a wonderful time to get your landscape planted, but you’ll want to take advantage of the full growing season, which means you’ll want to be ready for an early spring planting date.

This will give your new trees and plants time to establish and develop healthy root structures so your yard can take advantage of the following summer growing stage. January and the late winter are the best time to prepare for spring and secure your spot on our planting schedule.

For any project you have in mind, stop by one of our nurseries to have our nursery pros and expert landscape designers create the perfect design according to your style. We’ll help you pick your specific trees and plants from our thousands of options and select a planting date to ensure you have your dream yard done right.

Keep Watering Your Yard for Winter Temperatures

With the irregular temperatures we’ve had this winter, it is important for you to be knowledgeable about how often and how much to water your plants. But how do you know how to water your plants during the winter?

During the colder months, it’s best to water in the late morning. A late morning watering schedule will give your landscape time to absorb all the water throughout the day.

When you purchase from Moon Valley Nurseries, our nursery pros will provide you with a watering guide specific to your trees and plants. If you are not sure how to properly water for your existing landscape, feel free to call your local Moon Valley Nursery, and our expert team will give you detailed instructions based on the trees and plants in your yard.

Use Fertilizer & Nutrients to Stimulate Root Growth

During the winter months, many plants go into a dormancy period to focus on root development and strength. This allows them to be prepared for warmer months when they can push new leaves and concentrate on upward growth.

It is key during these winter months to help your trees and plants by stimulating root growth. Our nursery experts recommend using Super Charged Moon Juice™ during the cold weather. Super Charged Moon Juice™ has been expertly developed for plants growing in our soil and climate. This proprietary blend accelerates moisture intake and provides vital nutrients that develop robust root systems and helps plants recover from seasonal stress.

For more information on our Super Charged Moon Juice and other fertilizer products, click here.

Get Inspired with our Best Trees to Plant This January

If you need some insight on which trees and plants to add to your yard this season, here are several top-performing trees and plants for our area. We have carefully created this list of excellent choices for your yard due to their hardy nature, ability to fit into almost any landscape style, capacity to create instant curb appeal, and they look fantastic year-round. It’s no wonder these are some of our best-selling trees and plants.

Carolina Cherry

Magnolia Varieties

Magnolia trees, with their diverse varieties, offer a splendid array of choices for any landscape. From the grandeur of the Southern Magnolia, known for its large, glossy leaves and fragrant white blossoms, to the more compact Little Gem Magnolia, adorned with delicate, star-shaped flowers, each variety brings its unique charm. These trees are prized for their year-round beauty, with some showcasing evergreen foliage and others offering a spectacular display of spring or summer blooms.

Adaptable and relatively easy to care for, Magnolias can serve as stunning focal points, elegant borders, or serene shade trees. They are perfect for adding a touch of grace and timeless beauty to gardens of all sizes and styles.

True Green Elm

Need even more inspiration? Check out our Style Guides to find out which landscape design style is right for you!

If you’d like any additional information on the best trees and plants to plant this January or would like help putting together the perfect yard this season, our professional landscape designers offer free in-store design consultations at any of our Moon Valley Nurseries location in Franklin, TN. 

Feel free to give your local landscape design professional a call today and explore planting your dream yard or drop a comment below if you have any other questions, our expert nursery pros are happy to help!