January
Average Monthly Temperature
| Average High | 67° F |
| Average Low | 45° F |
| Mean | 54° F |
| Average Precipitation | .83 in. |
| Record High | 88° F (1971) |
| Record Low | 16° F (1913) |
Garden Maintenance
WATCH THE WEATHER REPORTS!If frost warnings are predicted cover all tender plants and trees including:
Bougainvillea, Hibiscus, Lantana, Fall annuals (geraniums petunias, etc), Natal plum, Plumbago, Pigmy dates, Ficus Trees, Orchids, Citrus
If you are unsure of the hardiness of any particular plant call the nursery. Use sheets blankets or frost cloth (available at the nursery) as cover. No Plastic!
PRUNE ROSES
Roses can be severely pruned back in January to ½ their size
Fertilize roses with a systemic rose food to help stave off mildew and black spot in early spring
CUT AND SHAPE DECIDIOUS TREES
Ash, Elm, Chinese pistache, Vitex, Fruit Trees, Peaches, Apples, Plums, Pomegranites
What To Plant
Bareroot or containerized rosesLive Christmas trees
Continue to plant deciduous trees
Elm, Ash, Chinese pistache, Vitex, Crape myrtle
Fruit and nut trees
Cool season veggies
Beets, Carrots, Leaf lettuce, Peas, Radishes