- Watch for emerging color on witch hazel buds which can bloom in late winter, even with snow on the ground
- Maple sap will start to flow when days are above freezing and night temperatures dip below freezing
- Check yourself for ticks after time outdoors, as ticks are active whenever temperatures rise above 32 degrees
- Continue planning 2021 garden improvements and check in with us for assistance
- Sow seeds of the onion family indoors (onions, leeks, scallions, and shallots) along with pansies
- Order seeds for later indoor starting (tomatoes, basil, etc) and outdoor direct sowing
- Continue dormant pruning of fruit trees, raspberries (see article), crabapples, Roses of Sharon, and other deciduous trees and shrubs on dry days above 20 degrees
- Allow snow and ice to melt naturally from outdoor plants, as brittle branches may readily crack at low temperatures
- Use Safe Paw ice melt to protect your walkways, safeguarding plants and pets
- Begin to feed houseplants with a low dilution of fish fertilizer every second or third week
- Remove dead or discolored leaves from houseplants, checking for aphids, whiteflies, or scale
- Enjoy forced bulbs indoors but discard after bloom is over
