Leftover bulbs can be planted in pots and put in a shady, protected place.
After 8 weeks, bring them into a sunny, warm place for early blooms.
For all winter color, plant winter pansies in pots, borders, or over bulbs.
Ornamental cabbage and kale also provide nice winter color. Both will thrive if
1 tablespoon of Osmocote is put beneath each plant.
Christmas trees
Be sure to select a fresh tree. If a needle breaks when it is bent, it is fresh. If
it just bends, it has already started to dry out. Be sure a fresh cut is made before
putting tree in the stand, and immediately give the tree all the water it will drink.
Spraying your tree with Cloud Cover will add to the life and safety of the tree, as
will adding a tree preservative to the water in the bowl.
Lawns
This is a good time to control moss in the lawn before it gets widespread. Be sure
to use a moss killer that is made for lawns.
Winter Weather
Protect broadleaf evergreens from cold weather by covering them with bedsheets or
plastic. Tender plants, such as waxleaf privet, fragrant daphne and pittosporum need
protection from temperatures below 25 degrees. Almost all broadleaf evergreens need
protection from temperatures below 15 degrees. Remove plastic if the sun comes out or
plants will overheat. Garden blanket can be left on because it breathes.
