This is an inactive growth period for many indoor plants. Remember to remove any dead, damaged or diseased leaves. Remember to let the top few inches of soil dry out before watering to reduce the possibility of fungus gnats.Ĭheck the temperature if your plants are near a window, some plants can become damaged by temperatures below 40 degrees F. Fungus gnats may be present due to increased watering frequency. Some pots may wick water from the dish into the pot leading to overwatering and root rot.ĭust leaves with a damp cloth using distilled water to remove debris and rotate plants to reduce leggy growth. If using the pebble tray method remember to keep the water below the pebbles in the tray. Increase humidity by adding a humidifier, grouping plants together or placing them on a pebble tray. Humidity may be low due to supplemental indoor heating. Monitor soil moisture by checking it more frequently and adjust watering schedule as needed. Plants may require more frequent watering during this time due to supplemental or indoor heating. Too much fertilizer during an inactive growth period could lead to an excess buildup of salts If you aren’t seeing any new growth do not fertilize. Just like plants grown outdoors, houseplants rest in winter. You may have to supplement humidity for your indoor plants. See the full Vegetable Garden Planting Guide ( Español, 繁体中文) and Vegetable Varieties for Central Texas. Plant transplants of broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Swiss chard, collards, lettuce, spinach, Asian greens and artichokes. Water as needed to keep soil moist and protect from frost if needed. Patty recommends ‘Texas Legend,’ ‘Texas Early White,’ ‘1015Y Texas Super Sweet,’ ‘Yellow Granex’ and ‘Southern Belle Red.’ Plant seeds of turnips, radishes, carrots, arugula, beets, kohlrabi, and peas directly into garden beds. Onion transplants should start appearing in the garden centers later in the month. Inspect garden hoses and replace as needed. For grasses, cut back to six to 10 inches. Cut perennials two to four inches above the ground. Repeat treatment in three to four weeks, if needed.Ĭheck for mealy bugs and scale on outdoor plants being overwintered in the greenhouse or garage.Ĭut back perennials and ornamental grasses that have died back from cold. If lawn has a history of brown patch problems, treat with a labeled fungicide late in the month. Cut down the cover crop and turn them under or leave on top for mulch. Check winter mulch and replenish, if needed. Plant spring-flowering bulbs if you have not already.Īdd compost. Start warm season vegetables like tomatoes and peppers indoors. Plant bare root and container-grown roses, shrubs, fruit and nut trees, groundcovers and vines. Water everything well before a freeze, but avoid overwatering. Send in separate soil samples ( forms available here) for your lawn, ornamental beds, and vegetable garden. Use this month to plan for the year, sharpen your tools, and catch up on weeding.Ĭheck our lists below for both outdoor and indoor gardening to-dos. The average last frost day for the Austin area is March 11 to March 20. It’s not unusual to get a sudden warm day that tricks plants into emerging from dormancy. January weather can be quite unpredictable.
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