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• If you have plants in a greenhouse or cold frame, always check the projected high temperature for the day 70F or higher. You will need to ventilate your greenhouse or cold frame.  Also have a good thermometer in these structures.
• Ok to begin pruning ornamental trees, but only if they need it (mention CM).
• When pruning, always wear safety glasses and gloves.
• Cut back ornamental grasses and liriope, but be careful not to cut into emerging growth.
• Get your Piedmont Planting guide from Cooperative Extension
• Plant sugarsnap peas.
• Have all your lawn mowers serviced before the rush
• Find ways to get children involved in gardening
• Check storage areas for mice.

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• What are your garden goals for 2024?
• Construct frames for new raised beds. Many different options are available. Aim for a rooting depth of 10 inches.
• When ordering seed check for disease resistant varieties.
• Prep last year’s containers for spring planting.
• Try growing a new vegetable that you haven’t grown before ex arugula
• Invest in lightweight row covers so you’ll have the flexibility to plant early.
• Check stored fruits and vegetables
• Get a good quality grow light if you will be trying to start seeds indoors.
• Check storage areas for mice.

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• Start planning your spring garden on paper
• Consider options to add beauty to your winter landscape.
• Order new varieties of seed ASAP
• Don’t wait until spring for landscape projects that include trees and shrubs.
• Review your garden notebook. Start a new notebook for 2024
• Start planning now for turf weed management.
• Check pruning equipment now!
• Consider switching to battery powered equipment.

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• Check your garden storage areas and greenhouse for mice.
• If applying mulch, be sure not to overdo it.
• Check stored dormant bulbs, fruits and vegetables for decay.
• If you have large trees that may need pruning, start contacting tree care companies.
• Inventory your seed for next year before ordering more seed of the same variety.
• NC Extension Gardener Handbook is a great last minute gift.
• Check garden equipment that needs replacing so you can put the needed items on your gift wish list.
• Think about how you could improve your landscape to support birds over the winter. Think about cover from evergreen shrubs, brush piles, berries and seed heads.

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• Compost your leaves this year! DO NOT BURN LEAVES
• Inspect shade trees now that leaves have fallen.
• Select NC Christmas Trees!
• Monitor soil moisture on any fall planted trees/shrubs
• Use greenery from your landscape when decorating this year.
• Include NC products in your holiday celebrations.
• Bring soil samples to Cooperative Extension TODAY
• Consider getting mowers serviced now.
• Consider Gardening books or garden tools for Gardeners on your Gift list.
• Consider how your landscape looks through the winter.
• Keep leaves off newly planted grass
• Check mower height on lawn mowers and replace blades.

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