Store Away Your Tools
It is time to safely store away any garden tools not needed during winter, for protection, apply a thin layer of oil.
It is time to safely store away any garden tools not needed during winter, for protection, apply a thin layer of oil.
Make sure that you store away all terra-cotta pots before hard freezes settle in.
If you plan on buying a live Christmas tree this winter you should dig the hole for it now, before the ground freezes.
To prevent mice from gnawing on your young trees, just wrap wire around the bottom portion of the trunk.
Think about what you want to plant in your garden next spring, ordering a flower catalogue might help.
Make sure you store apples and pears apart from your vegetables, they will cause the vegetables to develope off flavors.
Your strawberries should be covered in two inches worth of hay or straw during winter.
Remember to prune your evergreens and bring them into shape.
You can plant spring flowering bulbs indoors too! Just make sure to arrange the pots in front of a bright window.
Keep looking out for damage on your plants caused by diseases or insects and take actions to control the problem.