Below you’ll find CNGA’s list of recommended tasks for February
Lawn and Miscellaneous Tasks
Mid‐ month, finish cleaning up leaves and other yard debris.
- If conditions have been dry, water lawn areas (especially if they are under large mature trees). Water only if the soil is dry and only when warm weather is expected for several days
- Make a list of damaged or missing tools – you can visit your local CNGA member for their suggestions on replacements. Clean and sharpen other tools.
- If you plan to grow vegetables, you should start to plan your planting schedule for the Spring months.
Flowers, Ground Covers, and Ornamental Grasses
- Reapply any mulch that may have thinned to slow early growth and to help conserve water.
- If the weather is nice, cut back perennials and grasses that were not cut back in the fall and add mulch to perennials beds to conserve water and slow early spring growth.
- If conditions have been dry, water perennial and ground cover beds, especially if they are in rain shadows or under large mature trees. Water only if the soil is dry and only when warm weather is expected for several days.
Trees and Shrubs
Remove snow build up from limbs during heavy snow storms.
- If conditions have been dry, water evergreens, and newly planted deciduous trees and shrubs once this month. Water only if the soil is dry and only when warm weather is expected for several days. Most established deciduous trees will not need extra water except in very exposed sites.