{"id":1416,"date":"2025-12-16T15:40:04","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T15:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakegranburymastergardeners.org\/staging\/9735\/?page_id=1416"},"modified":"2026-03-16T20:04:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T20:04:58","slug":"monthly-to-do-list","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lakegranburymastergardeners.org\/staging\/9735\/monthly-to-do-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Monthly Garden Checklists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/lakegranburymastergardeners.org\/staging\/9735\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/BPiatt_YarrowPink_background_web-scaled.webp&#8221; background_position=&#8221;bottom_center&#8221; min_height=&#8221;222.6px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;6vw|0px|6vw|0px|true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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custom_padding=&#8221;27px|0px|0|0px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_3_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.7em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;14px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The mild North Texas winters give gardeners the opportunity to work in their yards and gardens year round.\u00a0 The checklists below help to guide gardeners on what could be done during any given month.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_tabs active_tab_background_color=&#8221;#6A9ED4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; tab_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;JAN&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;0em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Vegetables:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Plan out your garden for the year and create a seed sowing chart.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">The last week of January is the time to start tomato seeds inside for spring planting.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Indoor Seed Starting:<\/b> broccoli, brussels, cauliflower, collards, kale, lettuce, tomatoes, spinach, swiss chard<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Outdoor Seed Starting: <\/b>spinach, swiss chard<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Outdoor Transplants:<\/b> onion sets and slips, leeks<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Trees:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Prune and thin fruit trees and indoor plants.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plant hardy deciduous trees and shrubs, roses, pecan and fruit trees.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Apply dormant oil to deter scale and insect pests.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Prune oak trees susceptible to oak wilt.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Perennials:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plant hardy deciduous shrubs and roses.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>General Gardening:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plan new beds and gardens. Do prep work.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Till and fertilize empty beds.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Prune and thin indoor plants.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Sharpen and clean tools, mowers, tillers, etc.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Get those spring blooming bulbs in the ground!<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Check established plantings for lack of water.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Draw diagrams of gardens to identify plantings. Update as things appear and bloom in the spring.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Start a gardening journal.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plant pansies for color and keep deadheaded for continuous bloom.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;FEB&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Vegetables:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plant cool season vegetables like onions, potatoes, collards, broccoli, sugar peas, beets, carrots and turnips.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Indoor Seed Starting:<\/b> eggplant, peppers<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Outdoor Seed Starting: <\/b>peas, beets, carrots, collards, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, mustard greens, scallions, spinach, swiss chard, turnips, radishes<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Outdoor Transplants: <\/b>seed potatoes, asparagus crowns, strawberry crowns, broccoli, brussels, cabbage, cauliflower, kohlrabi<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Lawn:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Apply pre-emergence herbicides for crabgrass, goosegrass and other summer annual weeds. <b>Always follow the instructions on herbicide containers exactly.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Trees:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Prune spring and summer flowering trees and shrubs before bud swell.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plant bare-root fruit and nut trees, grapes and berries.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Fertilize peach and plum trees.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Do NOT prune Oak trees, this is to prevent Oak Wilt.<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s2\"><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Perennials:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Prune roses leaving several healthy canes.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plant roses bare-root fruit and nut trees, grapes and berries.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Divide late summer and fall blooming plants like cannas, fall asters, mums and perennial salvias.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>General Gardening:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plant gladiolas, ground covers, hollyhocks and nasturtiums.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;MAR&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Vegetables:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>March is a good time to sow seeds for vegetables. Remember that these seeds will not germinate until the soil reaches a certain temperature, so be patient.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Be sure your soil is prepared. Mix in compost or well-rotted manure.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>It is also time to plant potatoes, asparagus and horseradish.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Get those weeds out of the gardens before they go to seed.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>You can plant tomato plants but watch the weather closely. If tomato plants are tall enough, strip off the lower leaves, leaving at least 4 leaves. Plant the seedling in soil up to 4\u201d of the lowest leaf. They will grow a stronger root system. FYI~tomato plants will not set fruit below 58\u00b0F or above 85\u00b0F.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Indoor Seed Starting:<\/b> eggplant, peppers, zinnias, cosmos, marigolds<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Outdoor Seed Starting:<\/b> beets, carrots, collards, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, mustard greens, scallions, spinach, swiss chard, turnips, radish, <b>Late March<\/b>: beans (bush and pole), snap peas, cantaloup, watermelon, corn, and cucumbers<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Outdoor Transplants: <\/b>late march transplant out tomatoes (watch carefully for a late frost or freeze and cover if necessary), cucumbers and squash<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Lawn:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Conduct an irrigation audit before turning on irrigation during the spring and summer using the AgriLife water-wise checklist found below.<span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Apply pre-emergence herbicides for crabgrass, goosegrass and other summer annual weeds. <b>Always follow the instructions on herbicide containers exactly.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>St. Augustinegrass &#8211; Make first fertilizer application when the lawn is actively growing and has been mowed at least two times.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"s2\">Trees:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Do NOT prune Oak trees, this is to prevent Oak Wilt.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Perennials:<\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Get new perennials in the ground so they can grow strong roots before the summer heat.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>General Gardening:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Clean out all birdhouses<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Turn the compost<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>With the March rains, watch for areas of poor drainage and fix the problem<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Check for heaving of plants due to freezing and thawing. If this has occurred, gently push the plant back into the soil and lightly tamp it in with your foot.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>This is a good time to check mulch to be sure it is sufficient. Remember, Hood County Brush Yard will provide mulch for free on Wednesdays from 8 a.m.-Noon.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;APR&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Vegetables:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Move seedlings outside and harden them off before planting.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Thin out lettuce, beets, carrots and radishes.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Watch for insect pests, especially aphids and take appropriate steps to get rid of them.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plant caladium and gladiola.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>And always be on the alert for freezing weather.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Indoor Seed Starting:<\/b> <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Outdoor Seed Starting: <\/b>radish,<b> <\/b>beans (bush and pole), black-eyed peas, cantaloup, watermelon, corn, okra and cucumbers<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Outdoor Transplants: <\/b>eggplant, peppers, cucumbers, squash, watermelon, zucchini, pumpkin, okra, sweet potato slips<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Lawn:<\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">St. Augustinegrass &amp; Bermudagrass &#8211; Make first fertilizer application when the lawn is actively growing and has been mowed at least two times.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Trees:<\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Do NOT prune Oak trees, this is to prevent Oak Wilt.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Perennials:<\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Get new perennials in the ground so they can grow strong roots before the summer heat.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s2\">Prune early spring bloomers like forsythia, quince and wisteria after they have bloomed.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>General Gardening:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Sharpen mowers and hand tools.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>To help keep shovels, spades &amp; digging forks sharp and rust free, store them plunged into a 5 gallon bucket of sand mixed with a quart of motor oil.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Move indoor plants outside. Put them in shade for a few days to harden them off. Give them a thorough washing and water well.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Pull up those pecan, walnut and elm seedlings before they have a chance to grow a HUGE taproot that you have to dig out.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Clean up all garden debris and mulch well.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Direct sow annual seeds such as celosia, marigold, cosmos, zinnia, gomphrena, alyssum, and portulaca.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plant hanging baskets.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Weed, weed, weed!!<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Rejuvenate compost bins to get them cooking again.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;MAY&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Vegetables:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Check for caterpillars and loopers on all plants. BT (bacillus thuringiensis) is great for caterpillar control. But be mindful that some caterpillars become beautiful butterflies. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Cool season vegetables such as cabbage, lettuce and spinach will begin flowering (known as bolting). Harvest or collect seed and replace with okra, pinto beans, black-eyed peas, sweet potatoes, pumpkins or watermelons.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Indoor Seed Starting:<\/b> tomatoes (for fall harvest), eggplant, peppers, celosia, sunflowers, zinnias<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Outdoor Seed Starting:<\/b> Black eyed peas, okra<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Outdoor Transplants:<\/b> eggplant, okra, sweet potato slips (first half of the month)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Lawn: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plant turf grass from seed, plugs, sod or sprigs.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Apply nitrogen fertilizer every 4-8 weeks, do not apply to drought-stressed grass.<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s2\"><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Trees:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Remove sucker growth from fruit trees.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Thin peaches 4\u201d-6\u201d apart.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Do NOT prune Oak trees, this is to prevent Oak Wilt.<\/span><span class=\"s2\"><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Perennials:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Deadhead all plants unless you are collecting seed.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>General Gardening:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Wear your sunscreen and wide brimmed hat and drink plenty of water when outside.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Move Daffodils and Narcissus after the foliage dies back. Apply a bulb fertilizer and water in well before placing bulbs in the beds.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Do not trim Iris foliage. Rhizomes need to store energy for next year\u2019s blooms. It\u2019s okay to trim off the flower stalks but leave the foliage alone.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Turn and water the compost bins.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>If it doesn\u2019t rain, apply one inch of water to all beds each week<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;JUN&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Vegetables:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Look for insects on all plants.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Indoor Seed Starting:<\/b> celosia, amaranth<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Outdoor Seed Starting:<\/b> eggplant, cantaloupe, watermelon, okra, zinnia, cosmos, gomphrena<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Outdoor Transplants: <\/b>eggplant, peppers, okra<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Lawn:<\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Apply nitrogen fertilizer every 4-8 weeks, do not apply to drought-stressed grass.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Trees:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Net fruit trees to protect from the birds.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Do NOT prune Oak trees, this is to prevent Oak Wilt.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Perennials:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Take stem cuttings from woody perennials &amp; ornamentals to produce more plants.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>If mums are tall &amp; leggy cut back half &amp; pinch off blooms.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Deadhead lavender, coreopsis &amp; other summer bloomers to encourage second bloom.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Pinch back fall bloomers like Mexican mint marigold, Mexican bush sage &amp; asters.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>General Gardening:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Disinfect pruners &amp; loppers with a 1\/10 bleach &amp; water solution to discourage spread of disease. Rinse well and oil blades.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Sharpen hoes &amp; shovels.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Weed, weed &amp; weed some more.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Clean &amp; refill hummingbird feeders every 4 days. Use 1-cup sugar to 4 cups water. DO NOT use food coloring.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Water &amp; turn compost bins.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Clean &amp; refill birdbaths. Try putting 5 pennies in each birdbath to help out with the scum.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Get rid of standing water to discourage mosquitoes. If you have open water containers add mosquito dunks to keep mosquitoes down.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Replenish mulch as needed.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plant fall-blooming bulbs.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Continue to plant annuals &amp; annual seeds in vacant spots.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Fertilize beds &amp; roses.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;JUL&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Vegetables:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Empty areas of the vegetable garden that have finished producing &amp; sow seeds for cool season crops such as collards &amp; broccoli or a cover crop of clover to add nitrogen to the soil.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Indoor Seed Starting: <\/b>marigolds, zinnias, cosmos<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Outdoor Seed Starting: <\/b>black-eyed peas, southern peas, winter squash, okra, pumpkin<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Outdoor Transplants:<\/b> tomatoes for fall harvest, zinnias, celosia, gomphrena, sunflowers, zinnias<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Lawn:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Apply nitrogen fertilizer every 4-8 weeks, do not apply to drought-stressed grass.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Trees:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Do NOT prune Oak trees, this is to prevent Oak Wilt.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Perennials:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>General Gardening: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plant fall pansy seed.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Water containers daily if it doesn\u2019t rain.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Water lawns &amp; gardens early in the morning.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Continue to deadhead &amp; pinch back mums.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Root verbenas, ivy, climbing roses, vinca, pachysandra etc. by layering into the warm soil. Bury a section of the plant that has \u201ceyes\u201d in the soil holding down with \u201cU\u201d shaped wire or rocks.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Sow hollyhocks, foxgloves &amp; sweetwilliam.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Make geranium cuttings for indoor winter bloom.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Water &amp; turn the compost bins.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Clean up any standing water to deter mosquitoes.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Cut back spent canna blooms to the next flower head.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Plant fall-blooming bulbs such as spider lilies &amp; crocus.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;AUG&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Vegetables:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Indoor Seed Starting:<\/b> broccoli, Brussels, cabbage, cauliflower, kohlrabi, mustard greens, spinach<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Outdoor Seed Starting: <\/b>okra, corn, pumpkin, cucumbers, summer squash, zucchini, pinto beans, bush beans, Chinese cabbage, swiss chard<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Outdoor Transplants: <\/b>marigolds, celosia<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Lawn:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Water lawns thoroughly and deeply and check for grubs. Treat if more than 5-7 grubs are found per square foot.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Apply nitrogen fertilizer every 4-8 weeks, do not apply to drought stressed grass.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Trees:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Do NOT prune Oak trees, this is to prevent Oak Wilt.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Perennials:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plant agastaches, sedums, salvias, fall asters and plumbago for fall color<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Divide, disinfect and replant iris. To disinfect, dip rhizomes in a 10-1 water and bleach solution.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>General Gardening:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Water and turn compost bins<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Collect wildflower seeds.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Mulch beds where the mulch has composted. Pull weeds before they go to seed.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Assess your gardens for bare spots and lack of texture.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Make garden plans to for future plantings to have year round color.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Order wildflower seeds and spring-blooming bulbs. Pay close attention to our time zone and use only reputable companies.<\/span><span class=\"s2\"><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;SEP&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Vegetables:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plant a row of lettuce, spinach and greens every two weeks from now until mid October to ensure a continuing harvest.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Indoor Seed Starting: <\/b>chard, mustard greens, collard greens, lettuce, kale, spinach<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Outdoor Seed Starting: <\/b>radish, turnips, collard greens, lettuce, kale, spinach, peas, beets, carrots, parsnips, leeks, onions<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Outdoor Transplants: <\/b>broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, collards, cauliflower, chard<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Lawn:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Apply nitrogen fertilizer every 4-8 weeks, do not apply to drought stressed grass.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Apply pre-emergence herbicides for annual bluegrass, chickweed, hen bit, and other winter annual weeds. <b>Always follow the instructions on herbicide containers exactly.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Trees:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>If anticipating moving a small tree, root prune it now to reduce transplant shock when moved later in the year.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Clean up around all fruit trees, remove any dried fruit and discard to lessen the threat of fungal problems in the spring.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Prune out dead and diseased wood from shrubs and trees. Leave the heavy pruning until mid-winter.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Perennials:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Divide iris, disinfect rhizomes and transplant or give away. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Divide spring flowering perennials like gaillardia, rudbeckia, canna, daylilies, ajuga, violets and liriope.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plant Mexican mint marigold, fall asters, ornamental grasses Mexican bush salvia and sedums.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Fertilize perennials and deciduous trees one more time. Then stop fertilizing to promote root growth rather than tender stem growth.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Lightly prune and fertilize roses.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>General Gardening:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Deadhead roses and crape myrtles and remove unproductive growth.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Sever layered rootings, taken in July, from the mother plants and transplant directly into the soil.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Sow seeds of snapdragon, pansy, astilbe, calendula, dianthus, viola, candytuft, statice, clarksia, Shasta daisy, columbine, statice, poppy, penstemon, hollyhock, lunarias, coreopsis, coral bells, campanula and sweet william.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plant ornamental cabbage and kale.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Mulch all new plantings.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Keep all plants watered well, especially those with green fruit or berries.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Keep hummingbird feeders cleaned and full of nectar.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Water and turn the compost piles.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Collect seed from annuals that have done well and store in cool, dry, dark place. Prescription bottles are great for storing seed!<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plant chrysanthemums. Be sure the plants have a good root system to support any blooms that are present.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Prepare wildflower beds and remember that these have a hard time competing with grasses so prepare the beds with that in mind.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;OCT&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Vegetables:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plant a cover crop of legumes in unused beds or till in compost. Till legumes under in early spring for a boost of nitrogen.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Indoor Seed Starting: <\/b>chard, mustard greens, collard greens, lettuce, kale, spinach, leeks, onions<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Outdoor Seed Starting: <\/b>radish, turnips, collard greens, lettuce, kale, spinach, peas, beets, carrots, parsnips, leeks, onions, cucumber<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Outdoor Transplants: <\/b>garlic,<b> <\/b>broccoli, Brussels, cabbage, bok choy, collards, cauliflower, chard, kohlrabi, lettuce<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Lawn:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Overseed lawns with rye grass.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Apply nitrogen fertilizer every 4-8 weeks, if needed.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Apply pre-emergence herbicides for annual bluegrass, chickweed, hen bit, and other winter annual weeds. <b>Always follow the instructions on herbicide containers exactly.<\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Trees:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Root prune any trees or shrubs you plan to move in the spring.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Prune Oaks if needed.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Prune damaged or diseased branches from shrubs and trees in late fall or early winter and destroy Do not add to compost.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plant trees and shrubs.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Perennials:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Divide and transplant iris, day lily, phlox and violet.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Cut back perennial herbs to encourage well-branched growth next year.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Cut Tropical Milkweed all the way to the ground \u2013 by Halloween.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>General Gardening:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Start planting bulbs in containers for holiday color. Use amaryllis, paperwhites, and hyacinths.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Move non-cold hardy plants inside at the end of the month. Be sure to check for insects and disease. Give all a good blast from the water hose.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plant pansies, sweet william, poppies, calendulas, snapdragons, violas, dianthus, pinks, flowering kale and cabbage.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Sow wildflower seeds for spring color. Make sure seeds are in contact with the soil.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Test the soil in the vegetable garden and add what is suggested.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Keep bird feeders clean and filled.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plant grapevines.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Turn and water compost piles.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Mulch all beds.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Clean up the gardens.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Pull spent annuals.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Start raking leaves and put on the compost pile.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;NOV&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Vegetables:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Cover winter squash. A slight frost will improve the flavor by converting starch to sugar.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Indoor Seed Starting:<\/b> <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Outdoor Seed Starting:<\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Outdoor Transplants:<\/b> kale, broccoli, brussels, cabbage, bok choy, collards, cauliflower, chard, kohlrabi, lettuce<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Lawn:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Turn off irrigation during winter when temperatures are cool and the lawn is not actively growing.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Trees:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plant dormant trees.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Perennials:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>General Gardening:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Pull dead annuals and, if not diseased, add to the compost pile.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Cut (do not pull) flower heads and dry foliage from perennials.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Drain hoses, turn off irrigation systems and cover faucets if a freeze is predicted.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Take cuttings of herbs for new plants.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Cut mums back to 2-3\u201d after blooms fade.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">Plant pansies, ornamental kale\/cabbage and snapdragons.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Sow rows of poppies, bachelor\u2019s button, larkspur and sweet pea for spring color.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plant spring bulbs and spring and summer blooming perennials like daisies, daylilies and iris.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Water and turn compost piles. Add those leaves!<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Put out bird feeders and keep filled.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Mulch strawberry plants 2-4\u201d to protect from freeze.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Order seeds for planting next spring.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;DEC&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Vegetables:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>If you haven\u2019t done so yet, clean out the vegetable gardens and work in organic matter into the soil.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Indoor Seed Starting:<\/b> kale, mustard greens, lettuce, spinach, swiss chard<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Outdoor Seed Starting: <\/b>daffodils, hyacinths, tulips<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Outdoor Transplants: <\/b>kale, broccoli, brussels, cabbage, bok choy, collards, cauliflower, chard, kohlrabi, lettuce<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Lawn:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Trees:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Remove wind-broken, dead, freeze damaged, diseased or insect injured wood and branches from trees and shrubs. Avoid severely pruning but never leave stubs. These do not heal properly and invite disease and insect infestations.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Wait to prune fruit trees.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Root prune trees for transplanting in January.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Perennials:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plant bare-root roses found in garden centers.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Prune evergreens to shape. Cut foliage and canes from existing plants like lantana.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>General Gardening:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plant spring blooming perennials such as foxglove, columbine, salvia, and gaillardia. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plant pansy, ornamental cabbage and kale, dianthus and snapdragons.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Spray dormant trees, shrubs, raspberries and other deciduous plants with dormant spray to control over-wintering insects and diseases.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Clean and sharpen lawn mowers and drain the fuel.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Plant hardy trees and shrubs.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Prepare new beds by weeding, tilling and adding organic materials. Use those leaves that are so abundant this time of year.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Water lawns and trees if it doesn\u2019t rain. The winds dry out the plants and the ground. Mow leaves or gather for the compost piles. A thick layer of leaves on the lawn just invites disease problems.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Peek at all those gardening catalogs and order seed for planting later.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Birds will need more attention now until spring. Keep feeders clean and filled and be sure to provide water and grit beds. When it freezes break the ice in the birdbaths. Titmouse, Goldfinch, Chickadees, sparrows and many other birds will show at your feeders and birdbaths. Be sure to provide an assortment of seeds like thistle, millet, safflower and sunflower. Build a \u201cGorp Log\u201d filled with a peanut mixture. For details contact the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/hood-tx.tamu.edu\/\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s3\">Hood County Extension Office\u00a0<\/span><\/a>at 817 579-3280 for information<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Test soil and make the recommended amendments. Soil test bags and instructions are available at the <a href=\"http:\/\/hood-tx.tamu.edu\/\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s3\">Hood County Extension Office\u00a0<\/span><\/a>at 817-579-3280.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Walk around your gardens. Observe frosts patterns&#8211;where frost kills, where it doesn\u2019t and write down the information.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"> If a freeze is predicted, water all plants 24-48 hours before. Moist soil absorbs and radiates heat better than dry soil. Be very careful not to get foliage wet.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Looking for more information on gardening in North Texas? 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Hood County is currently listed as Zone 8b, with an average minimum of 15-20 degrees.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>However, in 2021, Hood county experienced a deep freeze which resulted in temperatures below 10 degrees fahrenheight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">USDA Zones are based on the <span class=\"s1\">average<\/span> winter low temperatures and are no guarantee that plants will survive any given winter. Knowing the zone you live in will serve as a general guide for planting perennial plants. Past weather conditions cannot predict the future, and as Hood county is right on the line between 8b and 8a, it is always better to err on the side of caution and look for plants that will be hardy to zones 8a or even 7b.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>There are other factors such as sun, shade, wind and moisture that will also greatly affect the hardiness of a plant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/lakegranburymastergardeners.org\/staging\/9735\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/USDA-Plant-Hardiness-map-HOOD-HIGHLIGHTED.jpg\" title_text=\"USDA Plant Hardiness map-HOOD HIGHLIGHTED\" align_tablet=\"center\" align_phone=\"center\" align_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" width=\"100%\" custom_margin=\"0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true\" custom_padding=\"0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true\" animation_style=\"slide\" animation_direction=\"top\" animation_intensity_slide=\"2%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/lakegranburymastergardeners.org\/staging\/9735\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gardener-04.webp\" title_text=\"gardener-04.webp\" align=\"right\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" admin_label=\"our Work\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" custom_margin=\"-50px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" use_custom_gutter=\"on\" gutter_width=\"1\" make_equal=\"on\" padding_left_right_link_2=\"true\" module_class=\" et_pb_row_fullwidth\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" width=\"100%\" width_tablet=\"100%\" width_phone=\"100%\" width_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" max_width=\"100%\" max_width_tablet=\"100%\" max_width_phone=\"100%\" max_width_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"0|0px|0|0px|false|false\" make_fullwidth=\"on\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/lakegranburymastergardeners.org\/staging\/9735\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/National_Map_HZ_36x24_300-scaled.jpg\" title_text=\"National_Map_HZ_36x24_300\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"60px|8%||8%\" custom_padding_tablet=\"|10%||10%||true\" custom_padding_phone=\"|10%||10%||true\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"on|tablet\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" padding_tablet=\"|10%||10%||true\" padding_last_edited=\"on|tablet\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\" padding_phone=\"|10%||10%||true\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.5\" text_font=\"||||||||\" text_font_size=\"21px\" text_line_height=\"1.8em\" header_2_font=\"Cormorant Garamond|700|||||||\" header_2_font_size=\"52px\" header_2_line_height=\"1.2em\" custom_margin=\"-50px|0px|-50px|0px|true|true\" custom_padding=\"0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true\" hover_enabled=\"0\" text_font_size_tablet=\"\" text_font_size_phone=\"14px\" text_font_size_last_edited=\"on|phone\" header_2_font_size_tablet=\"42px\" header_2_font_size_phone=\"32px\" header_2_font_size_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>For more detailed information about Plant Hardiness Zone Map and examples on how apply the PHZM when planting, consult a publication developed for the 2012 version of the PHZM:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.5\" text_font=\"||||||||\" text_font_size=\"17px\" text_line_height=\"1.8em\" header_2_font=\"Cormorant Garamond|700|||||||\" header_2_font_size=\"52px\" header_2_line_height=\"1.2em\" custom_margin=\"48px|0px|-50px|0px|false|true\" custom_padding=\"0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true\" hover_enabled=\"0\" text_font_size_tablet=\"\" text_font_size_phone=\"14px\" text_font_size_last_edited=\"on|phone\" header_2_font_size_tablet=\"42px\" header_2_font_size_phone=\"32px\" header_2_font_size_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\" link_option_url_new_window=\"on\" link_option_url=\"@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9hdHRhY2htZW50Iiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjE0MTEifX0=@\" _dynamic_attributes=\"link_option_url\"]<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00ccff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dr.lib.iastate.edu\/entities\/publication\/d476e893-64d9-457c-91da-2eb3818fa961\u00a0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #00ccff; text-decoration: underline;\">Widrlechner, M.P., C. 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