Planning

• Record any plan on paper for changes or improvements in the garden. This helps you avoid mistakes and saves time, effort and money. 
• Purchase seeds early for planting because companies may run out of more popular varieties. Callaway's carries a large seed variety.

Planting

• Set out dormant trees and shrubs. Pots, container, and bare-root plants are all available this time of year. Your planting area or bed should be well-drained and moist. Place pants at or slightly above ground level. 
• Plant onions, poppies, Larkspur. Call or come visit for more planting options for January. 

Fertilizing

• Apply lime to lawns if a soil test analysis shows you need it (can be done any month).

Pest Control

• Spray dormant oil for pest control on broad-leaf evergreens and fruit trees.

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Pruning

• Remove dead, diseased or broken limbs on all trees. 
• Lightly trim shrubs if they are creating a hazard. Be careful not to over-prune too early. 
• Dispose of clippings to prevent disease or insect issues. 

Indoor Accents

• Collect winter berries and pine tree needles for a winter potpourri. Mahonia and aucuba will root in water indoors and provide color in the landscape. 
• A small amount of sugar water will help prevent cut holly branches from losing berries.
• Wash & dust house plant leaves.
• Inspect house plants for insects and diseases. Treat as needed with indoor insecticide or fungicide.

Equipment

• Repair and sharpen mower blades, and gardening tools. 
• Purchase any new pots and markers. 
• Check your sprayers and repair or replace if needed. 

Miscellaneous

• Keep bird feeders stocked. Provide water for birds.
• Collect young shoots or twigs for grafting and store in cool, dry place. 
• Protect tender plants during periods of extreme cold or damaging frost.