- Bring all garden tools, hoses and equipment indoors to a garage, shed or basement
- Drain and store hoses to prolong life
- Cut winter greens for decorating
- Quickly plant any forgotten bulbs while the ground is unfrozen
- Put up snow poles to mark your driveway for plowing
- Stock up on Safe Paw ice melt that does not harm your plants or your pets’ paws
- Allow branches of shrubs and trees to emerge naturally from snow and ice loads, as pulling on woody stems may cause breakage in cold temperatures
- Put the garden “to bed” when conditions are right (see article above), gathering needed materials in advance
- Take a break and turn to activities beyond the garden!