The Gardening Calendar gives Florida gardeners
a monthly guide for what to plant and do in their gardens
and includes links to useful gardening websites, all based
on University of Florida research and expertise.
According to this map Levy County is in the North Florida area.
Gardening: What to Plant in January
What to Plant
Annuals/Bedding plants
Cool-season annuals include pansy, viola, petunia, and snapdragon.
See Annuals
Bulbs
Crinum, agapanthus, and gloriosa lily can be planted now. Mulch to protect from cold temperatures.
See Bulbs for Florida
Camellias
Select and plant camellia this month. Visit local nurseries now for the best selection of colors and forms.
See Camellias
Vegetables
Irish potatoes can be planted now. Start with healthy seed pieces purchased from a local nursery or online seed catalog. Continue planting cool-season crops, including broccoli, kale, carrots, and lettuce.
See Vegetable Gardening in Florida
What to Do
Deciduous fruit
Plant deciduous fruit trees now to give their roots time to develop before the warm, dry spring months. Prune and fertilize existing trees.
See Temperate Fruit for the Home Landscape
Cold protection
Be ready to cover tender plants to minimize damage. Frost or freezes are likely this month and next.
See Cold Protection and Chilling Damage of Landscape Plants
Irrigation
Water plants if temperatures remain higher than normal and rainfall is scarce.
See Landscape Irrigation
Shrubs and trees
Prune non-spring flowering shrubs and trees this month to improve form.
See Pruning Landscape Trees and Shrubs
A blooming crape myrtle
Arbor Day
Celebrate Florida Arbor Day (the third Friday of January) by planting a tree in your yard or community. Consider a hurricane-resistant tree, such as live oak, bald cypress, cabbage palm, or crapemyrtle.
See Arbor Day in Florida
Crapemyrtle
Remove seed pods, crossing branches and small twiggy growth to improve the appearance and form of the plant, if desired. Hard pruning is not required.
See Crapemyrtle
Pests
Control persistent scale insects on citrus, shrubs, camellias, and deciduous fruit trees; apply horticultural oil while plants are dormant.
See Landscape Pest Management