February Garden Checklist - Mulch, Seed, Water, Prune, Fertilize!

[@sharonp6672]

If you do prune shrubs with buds set, put the branches in a vase inside and they will bloom indoors and give you a spectacular flower arrangement to help you get through the winter!

[@pamelacorsi]

UGH! Zone 6 here in Massachusetts, ground frozen solid, two feet of snow expected tomorrow. I'll be winter sowing cool season veg and flowers next week. I had a lot of success last year with winter sowing.

[@bohnnco]

I live 30 miles from him and the ground is frozen here too.

[@juliehenderson1672]

SE. Mass. as well! Looking forward to the poor man's fertilizer - snow!

[@HookedandRooted]

@@juliehenderson1672 agreed! Helping add nitrogen to our soil! 👌

[@HookedandRooted]

Doing my first round of ws this weekend also here in Ma.

[@HarmonyHillsHomeandGarden]

So strange how the climate varies across the same zone. Here in Baltimore, I'm Zone 7B also, but our ground is totally frozen and will likely stay that way for quite some time. Our lowest temps in the winter might be the same, but we have so many more cold days than Raleigh! No planting for me any time soon. :-(

[@RioTrini77]

Thank you Jim. I look for these monthly information videos to keep me excited and preparing for the warmer months. I am in Maryland

[@ericaallen2756]

I'M SO EXCITED!!!! The monthly checklists always help me level set. Thanks Jim

[@olsonlr]

don't forget to build some more bird boxes this year

[@taniad3994]

Always enjoy these 'month' videos

[@marilynbruckman3610]

Thank you for all the tips. I struggle with rabbits eating my tender plants and even small shrubs. Need to put up some more fencing!

[@guitarist2b]

I think I am now inspired to get started in my yard here in south Louisiana! Great stuff.

[@stephaniejohnson2937]

Spring is coming to the south :)

[@loriledner6528]

Love each and every one of your videos. Always learning sooo much from you. Thank you !!!!🌳

[@sammysworld5485]

Hi Jim. Can’t believe your still outside in a tee this time of year. I live in zone 7B also but here in New York & can’t tell you it’s stinking freezing outside. The grounds frozen solid since late December.

[@teresamcdaniel1989]

By the way I really like your program I’ve been watching for quite a while. And your voice is easy on the ears.

[@sargent255]

still foot of snow hope to start soon Southern Illinois

[@damianmorse6872]

Really enjoy your videos Jim - I appreciate you knowledge & I like your positive energy - roll on spring!! :) (I'm in the south west UK) - cheers.

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Thank You Jim 🥰

[@beTrue454]

great tip on the planting calendar

[@imahick5723]

Great info. Thank You. I m adding a stop at a garden center today on my to do list.

[@sedumbean]

Lol, definitely afraid to reach under plants in the summer time in North Carolina!

[@glendapeters8899]

Getting anxious for spring with your videos! Zone 6 is probably a couple of weeks to a month behind you though!

[@enatp6448]

Great video! Thanks!

[@judymiddleswart9350]

Keep up these great tutorials!!❤️

[@jasonfox8020]

Love the show. So helpful. Do you also fertilize your yard grass with organic fert?

[@Rougebasque]

thanks!

[@canuckviolet3322]

How are you in short sleeves? I'm just up the road from you near Asheville and we're freezing 🥶 our asters off here!! 😁

[@JimPutnam]

It was the middle of last week. One day break.

[@canuckviolet3322]

@@JimPutnam 😁 Oh of course! You didn't do that today.. duh. For an ex-canuck I've turned into a total cold weather wuss after 20 years.. my parka is parked!

[@kristenemrick8648]

Thank you Jim for all your valuable content! I was wondering if you could recommend your favorite organic fertilizer?

[@juliedorey5254]

If I plant a hydrangea how much water do I give it since it's cold? I'm in Rockingham NC 7B

[@susankennedy89]

I want to do Dahlia tubes in containers due to space. What size pots do you recommend?

[@Crustyboogerunderyourbed]

Do you know any online stores you would recommend ordering bare root fruit trees from?

[@Tayteetay]

Do you chop up the leaves before mulching over them? Thanks for all the great info!!

[@JimPutnam]

No, but I might if I had trees with large leaves like a sycamore

[@kaylac3367]

Always appreciate your monthly tips. You mentioned it's a good time to expand a flowerbed. In expanding my flowerbed is it ok to transplant a little quick fire hydrangea or any other plant? What is your advice? Thank you 😊

[@JimPutnam]

Anytime that you can dig. They are very tough plants

[@kaylac3367]

@@JimPutnam Thank you 😊

[@lisawilliams6065]

Can rosemary from Garden center that I bought in Jan be planted in ground now

[@Meraxeshandler]

Is there a chart you would recommend? I was hoping to find ones that had more flowers and herbs but having trouble

[@teresamcdaniel1989]

It is already been warm enough here jonquils are popping up. Now the next few days will be freezing and below But yea this is Ga weather😂😂

[@thebuddinghomemaker]

What turf do you have? We just moved to the Raleigh area and pur lawn is dormant. I think its a bermuda type grass but its not my favorite. Is there a turf you recommend? I love the look of a kentucky bluegrass/rye/fescue mix.

[@annaholcomb5868]

Purchased shade bulbs yesterday (fern, hostas, lily of the valley). When do you recommend planting those? I did dahlias and elephant ears along with you last year and they looked great. 🤩

[@JimPutnam]

Hostas it wouldn't matter. Not sure where you are or what type of ferns. Wait a couple of weeks if you're nervous about it.

[@annaholcomb5868]

@@JimPutnam Lady Ferns - I’m zone 7b as well (west GA)!

[@eherington3]

Thank you for all the great info!! Are you using Plant Tone on your grass? Also, would it be an ok time to put together a drip line? I'm starting a pollinator garden and want to have the drip line laid out before I start putting plants in (already have it all planned out). Obviously I wouldn't actually hook up the drip line due to possible freezing temperatures quite yet (in the Sandhills area). Or, is it better just to wait till April to do it?

[@JimPutnam]

I am using plant tone on my lawn. Definitely work irrigation now, but don't run water in it, if it is still super cold

[@karenschrantz2307]

When can I move perrienals such as salvias and catmint?

[@JimPutnam]

I have pruned mine, but you can wait until you see new growth if you're worried about it

[@timmahony3307]

About Birds ... Aside from safflower sprouting here and there, I do not get lush growth below my feeders. One of my assumptions is that it is due to bird trampling. However, are the seed remnants best to be left to compost in place (is it beneficial) or is the accumulation of oils a problem. I have predominantly safflower, niger thistl, and sunflower hearts.

[@JimPutnam]

I shovel it up occasionally and spread it over a wider space. I think it's never good to concentrate anything.

[@timmahony3307]

@@JimPutnam Thanks for consistent .. good information!

[@raneesmith3205]

Why do you fertilize only in February?

[@bstlaur4567]

What kind of covers do you use during a cold snap?

[@jennifernash4638]

You can use old sheets or you can buy a frost protection blanket, which are pretty inexpensive. It doesn't have to be fancy! You'll be taking them off as soon as it warms up.

[@soccermom1245]

Drag out that weed eater (or lawn mower) and cut down the monkey grass! You will be so glad you did! Monkey grass will reward you with beautiful, fresh growth that will be bright green and so smooth.

[@JimPutnam]

That's good advice!

[@lindahopkins2381]

Definitely…used lawn mower on highest setting. Done early November and it made the beds look so good. Love all the great tips Jim!

[@randyman8984]

Only thing sucks about using a weed eater it makes a huge mess. I have an battery mower and a gas mower and the battery mower does a lot better job cuz it don't seem to suck up my mulch from my beds. Of course I always use bagging mode too so it don't make a mess either.

[@vparmato]

Jim...we need 4k resolution for your videos. Much better to see the fine details on your plants!