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1

When soil  is dry, test and adjust for pH and organic nutrients, if necessary

2

Learn to identify trees by their winter branches and twigs

3

Branches of quince, crabapple, forsythia, pussy willow, etc. may be forced indoors

4

Clean, sharpen and oil tools; sharpen lawn mower blades

5

6

Don’t work garden, if soil is too wet.

7

Avoid walking on frozen lawns; it can cause bare spots in the spring.

8

Water evergreens if the soil is dry and not frozen.

9

Begin to fertilize houseplants as they show signs of new growth.

10

Move prechilled potted bulbs indoors to force bloom.

11

Tall and leggy houseplants such as dracaena, rubber plants, etc . Mau be air layered.

12

13

Sow seeds of slow growing annuals like coleus, impatiens, salvia, etc. indoors.

14

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15

Clean, repair and put up Blue Bird houses.

16

Sow seeds of sweet peas, larkspur, snapdragons and Shirley poppies outdoors.

17

Watch for squirrels feeding on tender buds of  trees.

18

Apply sprays for the control of lawn weeds such as chickweed and dandelion.

19

20

If soil conditions permit, sow peas, lettuce, spinach and radish for early harvest.

21

Begin pruning fruit trees; sterilize tools after pruning diseased branches.

22

Start tuberous begonias indoors.

23

Sow broccoli, cabbage,

Brussels sprouts indoors for later transplanting.

24

Inspect fruit trees for tent caterpillar egg masses

25

Grapes and bramble fruits may be pruned.

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27

Dormant sprays can be applied to ornamental trees and shrubs.

28

Get ready for heavy duty gardening in March and April.