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The February Gardener  
Do's/Don'ts 

Tags: garden, winter, perennials, bulbs, prune, fertilizer, daisies, lillies

Do you have that late winter urge to start your spring gardening? Here are some things that you can do to prepare your garden, and yourself, for springtime.

	Get perennial plants and bulbs now if you want cut flowers this summer.
	Check your stored bulbs and throw away any that are soft and diseased
	Even if it's warm outside, don't remove your mulch just yet. Another cold front might come through and kill what you uncover
	Prune any deciduous trees you might have and remove any dead or dying parts
	Order seeds now, as they are cheaper in February than they will be in March or April
	Fertilize any fruit trees as soon as the frost melts but before they begin to blossom
	Prune these trees at around the same time
	Start your vegetable plants indoors about 6 weeks before you want to plant them
	Make sure that light, temperature, humidity, nutrients and moisture are all right in your house for optimal growth
	Get excited for springtime!

Lister: Kristin
Source: LAL Editor

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