February Gardening Checklist🌱✔

[@greencollarworks3082]

After watching HortTube each time I walk away more knowledgeable, and to my garden’s benefit.

[@ndchick1]

Love the shout out for native plants! I love the birds and bees and butterflies in my garden. Oye! My gorilla cart's wheels need air for sure. Time to get out the pump. Thanks, Jim!

[@sallyraderer6965]

Your videos are the best part of my weekend. Thanks from zone 7a!

[@michelejensen7420]

So many great tips! I live up in Minnesota, so we are at least a month behind you. But listening and watching your video today gets me excited for what will be happening here in about a month or so. I’ve been binge watching tons of your videos since it’s too cold to go outside yet. 🥶 A lot of the plants that you review are only hardy to zone 5. Please keep us Northerners in mind who are also following you from up in zone 4. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge!!

[@cherylgreenfarb6623]

Great info, Jim. Love these series of what to do in the month of... Sometimes you don’t realize how fast time is going until it’s gone.

[@teya44]

Good luck everyone we all are winners in the garden cause of greart people like this

[@robertpaidprice]

I just would like to know why someone would thumbs down your video? Great, video Jim! Very informative. I'm a landscaper and you help keep me sharp!

[@jeyakumarbonifas246]

Greate info, love that you are thinking about the animals as well trough out the whole year. Greate video! Thanks!

[@michelelara5982]

We’re trying bare root strawberries 🍓 my daughter will be excited to grow and harvest those. ♥️

[@donnahazlett6676]

Thanks for thinking of the birds and butterflies🌞

[@JimPutnam]

They are honestly the best part of the landscape

[@donnahazlett6676]

@@JimPutnam Yes, I agree. And we wouldn't even have it without them.

[@GardenMinistry.]

I'm zone 8a in South Carolina! I find your videos very helpful, February is surprisingly one of the busiest times for me. Lots of seedlings!

[@sandiwhite5453]

Just picked up my organic fertilizer last week, and have been studying my 2 year old crepe myrtles for there shaping, not to be confused with butchering lol.🌿

[@joypeacegardeningwithcelina]

Definitely need to put some air in my wheel barrel. I used it last week and yep the tires are low 😆

[@carmenbailey1560]

I’m counting the weeks when I can play in the garden. Thinking it’s like10 to 12 weeks again. Plans to do more seed planting this year still waiting for my seed catalog . Thanks for sharing can wait to see your garden come to life with bloom. 👍❤️😊

[@suzetteccc]

I'm in Vancouver z8a and bought my first bag of Plant Tone and a Holly Tone. I"m looking forward to your video on those and mulching - I've got that at the ready as well.. Covered my hydrangeas that were in leaf (mild, wet winter so far) but now -7/8 C for a few nights. Oh, and trying seeds for the first time (sweet peas, oh, and a dahlia. 🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@veronicaalta9462]

Lol, you just answered my dahlia bulb question. 😊

[@MrAlandesignstudio]

Thanks for the advise I’m a new learner,, we used to live in Manhattan skyscrapers and now we moved in suburbs and our lawn is pretty bare nothing but Rocky sandy soil,, So I have to watched all your videos almost like everyday,, cant wait this spring to start ,, thanks

[@alexandriamihalcik9202]

This checklist is incredibly helpful. I am going to start looking for these every month. This is an amazing wealth of information! Thank you Jim!

[@rondahill1100]

Jim a much needed video! I needed direction and your ideas are right on top. Ronda Hill

[@JimPutnam]

Glad to help. Thanks for watching 😊

[@karenschwartz5209]

Love being in the yard, and watching your video.

[@angiestelzer1064]

Thanks, Jim! I’ve been working on clean-up in my garden for the last two days and my hands are showing it. LOL I just added “cut back the grasses” to my list for tomorrow. And prune the Crape Myrtle trees. And... Haha. But that’s ok, I love it all and am so thankful for the warmer weather we’ve had here this week in Zone 8B.

[@JimPutnam]

Wow, good work. We have actually had our two coldest nights of the ❄️ winter.

[@mrsleannejh]

What kind of compost do you like?

[@dreamasue]

Hello from West Virginia 💕

[@basilkingsley]

Thanks for the growlight idea. I can't wait for the birds to return.

[@soccermom1245]

Se NC coastal area - zone 8. Collards are SO good!!

[@janiefunk5144]

Oo! I forgot our plum tree is needing cut back from above the sidewalk. Thanks for the reminder! And I had no idea about the ornamental grasses.

[@gennyjustdownthelane8967]

Always an inspiration to me!!!

[@JimPutnam]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@chriscoogan2736]

My wife will certainly be interested in your video for planting potatoes in those big grow bags. By the way, since I know next to nothing about bulbs, I was surprised at the existence of summer blooming bulbs. Do these require a certain number of chill hours before planting?

[@Flower_hoarder]

🥬🥕🌱GOOD INFO🌱🥕🥬

[@crystalchunn6925]

Love the monthly checklists! Hope there will be a video on dividing those houseplants. I have a peace Lilly that I’m pretty sure has outgrown its pot. I’m a bit nervous about breaking it apart.

[@HenhousetheRed]

This video just got me excited for spring gardening! So much to do before warm weather hits! I have a few herbaceous perennials to transplant before the growing season, is now or March a good time to begin relocation?

[@TStanNC]

Any videos on your indoor greenhouse

[@kelliemoudry5136]

Thanks Jim!

[@jamesrobbins7976]

Thanks Jim

[@Crustyboogerunderyourbed]

You’re the best Jim

[@mayleanabowersock1325]

Great video and lots of great information 🌼🌱

[@shaestrickland1599]

Have you ever planted paper whites in the landscape after they bloomed for you inside? Zone 8a am I’m curious if I can do that.

[@josweatt898]

So much for us to do in the garden or in seed starting right now!!

[@hey_court12]

thanks for all you do, Jim! also i think i spied a Bernie sticker

[@veronicaalta9462]

Yes , I’d like the answer to this question too.

[@kelj7711]

Excellent, thanks!!

[@kaylac3367]

Very nice video. Full of good information. Thank you!😀 oh, I have a question. You mentioned repotting houseplants to refresh soil. If I have plants (boxwoods) that live in concrete planters year round outside, do I ever need to do that to them and if so, at what point do I do that? Thanks

[@laura2842]

thank you. expecting snow in Maryland tomorrow for a couple of days so I will wait for more clean up!!!!! have my seeds ready to go directly in the ground in march . exciting times in the garden!!!

[@natasharuth3304]

Jim I love your monthly checklist and I am a new gardener in zone 7b,..u have taught me alot ,I started gardening last year...Keep this up for sure

[@JimPutnam]

Awesome. Thank you for the feedback

[@natasharuth3304]

@@JimPutnam especially your mulching tips for clay soil helped.I have Georgia clay soil.Thanks..

[@danieldonado6814]

Loved the video! I’m going on my second time gardening this year. Very excited from what i learned last year and have high hopes for this year! I’m subbed and looking forward to more of your videos :D

[@judymiddleswart9350]

So much I need to do now and feeling such the winter bla’s so you have inspired me! 🤣

[@saraw8503]

Thank you for referencing the extension Service.....Best Source!

[@debbiesineath1952]

Is that snow on your neighbor roof? Thanks for all information!

[@JimPutnam]

Yes it is!!

[@lauraw4902]

Thanks for all the great tips. I’m doing a lot more gardening (veggies and flowers) from seed this year. Zone 6b, so I have to be just a little more patient.

[@JimPutnam]

That's the hardest part!!

[@xiomaramartinez3212]

I was sleeping over my time to start Thanks 🙏🏼

[@Kylie4Queen]

I actually saw spring bulbs at HD in NJ when I went to buy de-icer today. Some of them were already sprouting, but as you said, it’s too early to plant then. If I buy some, what is the best way to store them until threat of frost has passed? Fridge?

[@noel888]

I am near you in New York city. I have a dwarf purple crepe myrtle that i want to transplant to a sunnier area that I have. Now, wouldn't that be considered a 'bare root' planting? If so, should I be cautious of doing it? My ground right now is too hard to dig it up.

[@prettia2477]

This monthly videos are extremely helpful. Thank you. I am a newbie and planted my Dahlias in pot but they are under shade outside. Do you think they will be okay or should I move them? Thanks Jim!

[@Jaconthebox]

I'm just starting the clean up, where to begin 😏

[@rogerbogh3884]

Can I recommend watching some of his videos from about a year ago. He had just purchased his current house and was doing some major work at that time. Highly recommended.

[@maceyloubrown]

Thanks for sharing! I needed a reminder on several of these.🦋

[@lenorepaladino8632]

I was going to do my late winter pruning this weekend, but we have temps in the teens next week, should I wait until the weather has passed, I'm in zone 8.

[@coles467]

Super great and informative video!

[@JimPutnam]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@vincechampion3031]

Lots of great info

[@squidsquiddly5970]

I live in a zone 6b and have a castle spire holly and a white alba rugosa rose coming in. If those appear to not have too much new growth would you recommend putting them in the ground? They are in a bit of a protected area. Thank you! "Things tend to not die in my yard even though I am not a great gardener lol" but I was not sure what to do here.

[@JimPutnam]

I would definitely put them in the ground as long they don't look like they just left a heated house. Good luck with everything!

[@squidsquiddly5970]

@@JimPutnam Can do! And thanks :D

[@kellywillis1347]

Is now a good time to prune knockout roses? I keep finding mixed timing on Google.

[@JimPutnam]

Yes, definitely a good time. Knockout roses are getting Rose Rosette in my area. Lots are having to be removed

[@ericaallen3263]

@@JimPutnam how sad! Thanks for the heads up - super popular landscape shrubs. A ID video would be nice if your looking for content ideas 💖

[@kellywillis1347]

I just looked up pictures of rose rosette and ive not had any to look like that. I will be on the lookout and hopefully I don't. 🤞 thanks for the reply.

[@josweatt898]

Mine got Rose rosette and removed 2 last year. Will see if I have to remove more. I am not recommending them to anyone.

[@victoriaring3846]

I’ve always had good luck pruning around Valentines.

[@ericaallen3263]

Thanks as always Jim! What’s the channel with you and Brie? Cross linking in the description would be nice 😉💖

[@JimPutnam]

It is called No Rules Gardening. I'm announcing it in tomorrow's video. First video went up yesterday. Thanks for asking 🙂

[@marywhitfield7553]

Is it ok to move perennials now like salvia? Z8a

[@middlesismonica]

What's your opinion on using fertilizer spikes instead of the granular type? Tanks for the tips.

[@JimPutnam]

Mostly unnecessary to push anything that much. A quick spring fertilizer application and keep them mulched is generally all you need unless a soil test tells you something else that you need.

[@middlesismonica]

@@JimPutnam Thanks!

[@aexiga87]

Thank you so much ! I’m in zone 9a NW Houston. I recently bought some pretunias from a nursery. now, I’m wondering if it’s to early to put them out since I want them to last as long as I can.

[@JimPutnam]

When is your average last frost? You would do petunias after that

[@aexiga87]

@@JimPutnam Well, I don’t really know. Haha. I’m new to gardening, so these plants were bought out of impulse without thinking. I listen to a local horticulturist and gave us a green light on pruning crepe myrtles, roses and start with fertilizing our grass. We don’t have any freeze spells coming up per our weather schedule (15 days out) but we can still have a crazy one here and there but not so many.

[@mre1004]

@@aexiga87 Last frost date here in Houston is February 17th.

[@MichelleThornburg1]

I'm in 7b also (Spartanburg SC) - is it time to prune back my fig? I really need to size control...

[@JimPutnam]

Yes, winter is the time to do it.

[@malarieluckadue1042]

I'm in 7b as well is it time to plant pansy seeds in the ground or just small plants

[@JimPutnam]

I have never tried pansy seeds in the ground. I have always used transplants in my yard. They aren't hard from seed, but actually have a particular fertilizing and nutrient schedule.

[@malarieluckadue1042]

@@JimPutnam so start them in the house then transplant them in the garden

[@aliciaconnolly1227]

Hi - for some reason the corona tools discount code above is not working 😢

[@JimPutnam]

Oops. Don't know why. I'll check with them tomorrow. Thanks for letting me know

[@HandcraftedintheFoothills]

Is now the time to transplant teddy bear magnolias?

[@JimPutnam]

Yes, this would be a good time to do it.

[@HandcraftedintheFoothills]

@@JimPutnam thank you for the quick response!

[@dorindajenkins7825]

👋😄

[@trig33kgirl]

It's been so gross and wet here :(