- Take a winter walk for exercise and to broaden your perspective
- Check yourself for ticks after time outdoors if it’s above freezing, as ticks will be active in ALL seasons above 32 degrees
- Allow ice and snow to naturally melt from outdoor plants, as branches are brittle and will crack readily if handled now at low temperatures
- Prune blueberries, Roses of Sharon, fruit trees, crabapples and other deciduous trees/shrubs on a dry day above 20 degrees
- Avoid foot traffic on frozen lawns as this may injure turfgrass
- Water amaryllis plants when the soil surface has dried out and place plants in full sun to encourage stem elongment (turn as needed to keep straight)
- Force hyacinth and paperwhite bulbs on water at cool temperatures (45 degrees); discard after bloom
- Water houseplants deeply once per week and do not fertilize until mid-February (use weak solution of fish fertilizer)
- Keep indoor plants on trays filled with pebbles and water to boost indoor humidity
- Remove dead or discolored leaves from houseplants, check for aphids, whiteflies and scale
- Inventory your collection of seed packets and plan reorders
- Onion and pansy seeds can be sown indoors now
- Inventory garden tools; sharpen and plan replacements or additions
- Begin planning your 2021 garden design
