January
Time to start planning for the new garden year by reading catalogues for ideas. Sketch your garden layout in order to plan for future changes. Don't worry if hardy bulbs such as daffodils show foliage since they will grow more and be fine. Use anti-desicannt spray on evergreen shrubs to reduce moisture loss.

February
Granular bulb fertilizer can be sprinkled on beds with hardy bulbs. If the wind has blown away mulch, replace it to protect plants. Use horticultural oil spray on rose stems if the bushes had insect pest problems in the pest. Can start pruning deciduous trees this month.

March
Prune your shrubs. Cut off every stem that you find that is six to twelve inches from the ground. Since crocuses spread easily into the lawn, delay mowing until their foliage ripens. Water your grass if this spring is dry. When day temperatures are above 45 degrees and above freezing at night, you can remove protective mulch around your roses.