Winter

With this unusual winter weather, we are all wanting to get outside and work in the garden.  But remember there are  at least 6 more weeks of *winter*.   We are seeing people doing things that may do more harm if we return to real winter weather.  Here is a list of garden jobs that are fine to do in early February regardless of weather:
1. Lime and Gypsum can be applied to lawns and gardens  taking advantage of  freezing and thawing  to help work them into the top layer of soil.  If you're not sure about the 'pH' of your soil, a check prior to liming is a good thing.

At this time of year not only do you need to watch out for snow and ice, but the wrong removal product as well!! I know that no one wants to hurt their back or suffer an injury shoveling snow, but using the wrong "ice melt" product can lead to other problems for your lawn and gardens. Basic rock salt is hard on both plants and concrete surfaces, especially brand new ones that have not been sealed properly. Ice melt with magnesium chloride is the safest material to use for your plants and lawn, and it will not damage concrete. It also works in colder weather.

With the start of winter, our feathered friends will need a little help making it through till spring. Did you know that birds are a great predictor of winter storms? If you have bird feeders, you will notice that a day or two before the storm is suppose to arrive the birds will feed heavily and then seek protection from the weather. You won't see much of them the day of the storm, but they'll be back feeding as soon as the weather breaks.

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