Be sure to take care of these 5 essential tasks in your garden and vegetable patch after the New Year.

While many gardeners believe that there’s nothing to do in the garden during winter, this is far from the truth. With less than two weeks until the New Year, and amidst the holiday preparations, few think about their garden. However, it’s essential to return to your plot after the holidays and carry out important tasks. “Good News” suggests paying attention to several procedures that should be carried out in the first weeks after the New Year.

What to do in the garden after the New Year:

1. Remove snow "hats" from plants. If snow accumulates on trees and shrubs, it should be cleared to prevent branches from breaking under the weight. Use a broom or a rake for this, as a shovel may damage the plants.
2. Collect snow. Gather snow and melt it to create runoff water, which can be used for watering seedlings.
3. Fill the greenhouses with snow. Snow in the greenhouses will melt quickly, allowing the soil to absorb beneficial moisture.
4. Check black currants. The beginning of the year is an ideal time to inspect this shrub for pests. If any are found, they should be eliminated.
5. Prune the trees. If the winter has been mild, you can start pruning the trees. It’s important that the air temperature is not lower than -7 degrees, and that there are no severe frosts following the pruning.