Snowdrops, still enjoying a fabulous run this so-called “winter”
February 3, 2012
Things to Do in February
1. If you put away bulbs for cooling in late fall, check the dates and start the process of forcing them. Hyacinths like about fourteen weeks of cooling. Tulips require a couple of weeks longer.
2. Continue caring for houseplants. Check for disease, water regularly, fertilize occasionally, provide adequate light, humidity and warmth.
3. Since the season has been relatively snow-free, use this as an opportunity to keep tidying the garden by picking up fallen twigs and such.
4. Be careful to not walk too much on lawn areas. The grass is still vulnerable.
5. Check to see if anything needs retying or repairing. If possible, take care of matters right away.
6. If you already have things blooming in the garden, just bring the flowers indoors and enjoy them.
7. Keep the shovels, sand and grit handy. Contrary to what the temperatures have been, it is still winter and anything can happen!
8. Let the protection (such as burlap ) around the plants be. The weather might still get harsh.
9. Order seeds and plants for the spring. Get prepared with all the necessaries such as soil, compost, stakes, ties, etc.
10. Get tools including mower blade sharpened.
11. Prune grapevine. Roses can be pruned towards end of the month.
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