Monthly To Do List

This page contains monthly suggestions for gardening in zone 6. More months will be added soon!

JANUARY

• Clean and sharpen tools

• Cut branches off of Christmas trees and lay them in piles somewhere in the yard/garden/edge of property for winter protection for animals

• Keep feeding your compost pile

• Stake discarded Christmas trees for bird protection

• Set plans and goals for new vegetable and flower gardens. Get inspired by magazines, Pinterest, and follow garden sites on Facebook and Instagram

• Plant at least one more leafy green veggie in the garden

• Carefully check houseplants for insect or spider mites

• Inspect stored dahlias and cannas for mold. Dust with fungicide if present

• Check trees and shrubs for rabbit or deer damage. Install tree guards or a deer/rabbit repellant, if found, to prevent further damage

FEBRUARY

Plant bulbs in containers and store in a cool area
Prune summer blooming woody plants and shrubs while dormant in late winter (or early spring) to encourage more new wood to form and for shaping. This encourages new growth and flowers. ex. Panicle Hydrangeas, roses, Rose of Sharon
Re-spray deer repellent on plants susceptible to rabbit and deer damage when above freezing
Trim fruit trees and or grapes when above freezing
Plan and pick one more leafy green veggie to plant in your garden
Clean your houseplant leaves

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