Regional To-Do List: Upper Midwest Gardening In December

December gardening tasks for the upper Midwest states of Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin are limited. The garden may be largely dormant now but that doesn’t mean there is nothing to do. Focus on maintenance, preparation and planning, and houseplants. What to Do in the Upper Midwest in December – Maintenance It’s cold outside and winter has begun, but you can still get in some garden maintenance work. Take advantage of days that are unseasonably warm to do tasks like fence repair or work on your shed and tools. Take care of perennial beds by adding mulch if you haven’t yet. This will help protect against frost heaving. Keep evergreens healthy and whole by knocking down heavy snow that threatens to break branches. Upper Midwest Gardening Tasks – Preparation and Planning Once you run out of things to do outside, spend some time prepping for spring. Go over the past […]

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