Wrap outdoor containers with an insulating material to keep your plants’ roots warm. Even cold hardy plants may not be able to withstand winter temperatures when planted in a container, as their roots are less insulated.
Apply cow manure and other organic soil conditioners to your garden beds.
Perennials such as iris and black-eyed Susan may be brown and dormant, but their seed pods provide food for the birds. Consider leaving them up for a while before cutting them down for spring.
