- Protect new landscape plants from wind damage.
- Prune fall and winter-blooming shrubs and vines after bloom. Do not prune spring-blooming plants.
- Water living Christmas trees.
- Make sure outside plants have adequate soil moisture. Plants need moisture in winter, too.
- Check stored bulbs for rot or fungus. Discard any that have problems.
- Make holiday decorations from outdoor shrubs and trees.
- Don’t forget to turn your compost pile.
- Tie up limbs of evergreens to prevent snow or ice breakage.
- Start planning your spring garden!
Indoor Houseplant tips
- Monitor houseplants for adequate water, fertilizer and humidity. Water and fertilizer requirements generally are less in winter; do not feed dormant houseplants at all.
- Monitor houseplants for pests. Treat any problems frequently and quickly.
- Buy poinsettias early! Their long lasting blooms will still be going strong long after the holidays and you will find more variety earlier in the month.