December

• Cover smaller shrubs with tee-pees to protect against snow or wrap the plants, or shrubs in burlap.

• Plant pre-cooled bulbs in pots for indoor color. Put them first in a cool and dark spot to begin root growth. Water so they don't dry out.

• Remove decorative foil from gift plants. Set the plants into waterproof containers on a layer of gravel.

• Poinsettias should be in moist, NOT wet soil.

• Fertilize houseplants.