Warm days may tempt you to work in the garden and remove winter mulch, but wait a bit longer. We still could have snow and some very cold nights. Plants still need protection. The freeze and thaw cycles of early spring can damage plants that have survived a cold winter. While waiting for warmer weather, this is an excellent time to clean your gardening implements and make sure your tools are in good working order. First, inspect your pots and growing containers and clean them. It’s important to disinfect p … (read more)