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Winters are short in the Southeastern United States. And February is the time to start those outdoor chores that are necessary to get the garden ready for spring.
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30 Comments on If you live in the South, it's time to go outside and get the garden going!
O.K. Don't rub it in. My crocus haven't even peeked out yet. I'm planning on planting some seeds today just to get something, anything going.
We got up to 22 degrees yesterday.
Not yet.
Richard I think I will wait until the weekend, when it is supposed to be in the 60's, but thanks for the reminder.
My garden has been suffering for the past few years but NO MORE! I can get tips from a pro here. My tomatoes and jalapenos have been a challenge. When should I plant them? Also, short stalked colorful flowers facing the south and getting full sun all day. What kind do you suggest? (It is near a walk way).
It is also a good time to get a "maintenance" inspection. I know many of those "older" homes and "younger" homeowners in Newnan would benefit from it. There is nothing like proper maintenance practices to protect, dare I say increase the value of your investment!
Richard, Richard, Richard. It's in the teens here and we can't begin to garden until some time in April. Can't plant annuals until after Mother's Day. I can throw Max's marigold seeds down in late April, early May, if I get the mulching done first. Ahhh. So much work. Can't wait!
Mel, those are questions for the Dear Richard column!!
Susan, I have missed the Dear Richard column for at least two weeks. I need help where I can get it. Gardening is fun when it is not 110 outside.
It's still a little too cold here to start the gardening, but it's nice to hear there is a hint of Spring on the horizon.
Thom...
Yes indeed, that's midtown Atlanta in the background! Now get out there and get that work done!
Gail...
It's actually the time we need to get going, another week or two and it will be too late! THX
Barb...
But you have the Rock and Roll Hall of fame and Cedar Point! It's a trade-off for the lake effect snow! lol
Lenn...
We run about a month ahead of you on the gardening calendar. It gives us less of a rest in the winter!
Mike...
It's time here in Georgia, we need to get going!
Mel...
I like perennials in full sun. The wild species roses are insanely popular now, as well as Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia) and Purple Coneflower. (Echineacea)
You can NEVER go wrong with Lantana, it loves the sun and blooms all year!
I also like succulents in full sun. hey, I'll do a blog post about this! lol
I was going to copy, past and print your response. I will just wait for the post!
We are getting close to that time again aren't we? Hot weather is right around the corner.
The official start to spring is out about six weeks Richard and in some areas of the south it is warming up. Got to watch for those late freezes though.
Well Richard where was this info last year. Now I know why my azaleas did not bloom pretty. And also thanks for the reminder about my crepe myrtles. Last year I pruned them late and that caused them to not be as bushy also. And the weather man says this is going to be a beautiful weekend for getting these things done.
You are right Richard...Even up here in 'God's' country, we are planning our gardens. I have secured a good place to get old compossed manure. Trees are ordered and most of the seeds. The garden site is planned...I just need 40 degrees to get started!:)
Yes Richard rub it in about how nice the weather gets down south (just kidding), Here in NH I will spend my weekend shoveling snow off my roof and breaking the ice dams that have formed, we are suppose to get up to a balmy 42 degrees over the weekend!!!
Richard, STOP, STOP, please stop. Minnesota is still, except for today, going between 0 and 17, It drives me crazy to think of daffodils and hyacinths and crocus right now. I'm still looking at my poinsettia and amaryllis from Christmas...waiting and breathing and hoping for spring. I hate Georgia right now. Just rub it in.......
Richard,
There is still snow on the ground here... But the weather is warming up.
Ann Hayden wanting spring in Wildwood, Missouri
Maybe I could spread the pre-emergent crab grass fertilizer on the 9 inches of snow on the ground. What do I use to spread the fertilizer a snow shovel ?
You must have read my mind. I have a bunch of bulbs that should already have been put out. Sunday evening I will be digging in the dirt!
I was thinking about that today. I still have fall flowers that need to be trimmed down and plan to plant new spring/summer flowers very soon. Fun, fun, fun.