Winter aconite (Eranthis sp.) and snowdrops (Galanthus sp.) are hardy bulbs for shady gardens that frequently push up through snow to bloom now.
Enjoy the fragrant blooms of Ozark Witch Hazel flowering in shrub borders or wooded areas on warm sunny days.
Inspect summer bulbs in storage to be sure none are drying out. Discard any that show signs of rot.
To control iris borer, clean up and destroy the old foliage before new growth begins.
Clean up beds by removing all weeds and dead foliage.
Seeds of hardy annuals such as larkspur, bachelor's buttons, and California poppies should be directly sown in the garden now.
Ornamental grasses should be cut to the ground just as the new growth begins.
Plant peas, lettuce, radishes, collards, spinach, carrots and beet seeds outdoors.
Watch for squirrels feeding on the tender, swollen buds of Elms, Hickories, Oaks and other trees as spring approaches.
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| Enjoy the fragrant blooms of the Ozark Witch Hazel flowering in shrub borders or wooded areas on warm sunny days. |
| Enjoy the fragrant blooms of the Ozark Witch Hazel flowering in shrub borders or wooded areas on warm sunny days. |
| Repot any root-bound house plants now before vigorous growth occurs. Choose a new container that is only 1 or 2 inches larger in diameter than the old pot. |
| Repot any root-bound house plants now before vigorous growth occurs. Choose a new container that is only 1 or 2 inches larger in diameter than the old pot. |