Vegetables and Fruits
• Draw garden layouts to assist with the planning process.
• Review garden notes about successes and failure in the garden.
• Order seeds for spring planting.
• Select varieties and order new fruit trees.
• Take a soil test if one has not been done the last five years.
• Start broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage transplants.
• Prune:
o Fruit trees like apples, pears and cherries.
o Peach and nectarines just prior to bloom time.
o Grapes, raspberries, and blackberries.
• Incorporate manure or compost into garden areas for soil improvement.
• Avoid working the soil when it is wet.
• Check dates on stored seed packets. Sprout a few from each packet in a
moist paper towel. Discard packets with poor results.
Flowers
• Start seeds for transplanting in the spring.
• Check fall planted perennials and water if needed.
• Watch for frost heaving of tender perennials and cover if needed.
• Replenish winter mulch around roses and other plants.
• Check bulbs in storage and discard if rotted.
• Prepare catalog orders.
For more information on Lawns, Trees and Shrubs and Houseplants, please
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