Trees and Shrubs

During mild winter, you can still plant fruit trees, shade trees and flowering trees.

When temperatures are below freezing, plant new evergreens, rose bushes and deciduous shrubs.

Prune shrubs and deciduous shade trees.

When noticing new buds on deciduous trees, give them last shot of dormant spray.

Keep up with raking.

If you have snowfall, knock snow off the branches of evergreens and fine-branched deciduous trees.

Winterizing

Prepare the ground with cover crops that improve the soil.

Amend the soil.

Put a compost pile on top of your garden to protect bulbs and perennial plants from frost.

Spread out a layer of mulch over your garden.

Do maintenance on your garden tools.

Think of the plants that you're going to grow next year, and sketch out plans.

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Who it's for

This Winter Gardening Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.

Avoid forgetting - keep all your Winter Gardening essentials in one place (external memory)
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Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time

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