1-Warm soil temperatures allow for root growth and plants are well established once spring actually arrives.
2-Rainfall tends to be more reliable and cooler temperatures mean there is far less time devoted to watering chores.
3-This is the best time to dig and divide most spring and early summer blooming plants.
Important Perennial Gardening Tips
- It is a good idea to use a protective winter mulch on newly planted beds (and established beds as well).
- Sterile straw, evergreen boughs or shredded leaves placed over the earth after the ground freezes helps protect the soil from repeated thaws and frost heaving.
- Remove the mulch (or other bed covering) once the weather promises reliable springtime temperatures.
