• Trees and shrubs.
• Living Christmas trees (after use) that are adapted to the area's climate and soils.
• Spring bulbs, including tulips and hyacinths.

• Any areas that have become dry to help protect against winter cold injury.

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• Greenhouse plants with bat guano or earthworm castings and other organic fertilizers.
• Houseplants, with earthworm castings and lava sand.

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• Bark aphids on trees: no treatment needed.
• Scale insects on shade and fruit trees: dormant oil.
• Cut mistletoe out of trees. Remove infested limbs if possible.
• Spray houseplants to control scale, mealybugs, spider mites, and other insects.
• Remember that henbit, clover, and other wildflowers are beautiful, so don't worry about spraying them.

• Peaches, plums, and other fruit trees; just prior to bud break is ideal.
• Apples, to remove vertical shoots.
• Evergreens, to adjust the appearance.
• Shade trees, to remove dead and damaged wood.

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• Pick tomatoes the night before first freeze.
• Clean and oil tools before storing for winter.
• Run mower and trimmer engines dry of gasoline; drain and change oil. Take to repair shop now to avoid the spring rush.
• Mulch all bare soil.
• Turn compost piles.
• Feed the birds!