Mid-winter chores

May 14, 2012

Winter doesn't mean that gardening has to stop. Winter is a great time, and the ideal time, to do many chores in the garden. Pruning can take place while plants are dormant. This is a great time to see the actual form and structure of a tree or shrub. I love to prune in winter. I also fertilize in late winter when the ground is bare. The fertilizer will work its way into the soil and be ready for the plant when it starts to grow in spring. ...