Seasonal note · Minnesota garden prep
Before the snow, plan for spring.
Choose one small planting spot. A few careful steps now make it easier to remember what you planned when spring returns.
Check the planting clock.
University of Minnesota Extension gives mid-September to mid-October as the usual window for most hardy bulbs. Tulips can go in while you can still get them into the soil. Check your variety and make sure the soil is workable.
One small spot, ready to go.
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Winter cover comes later.
Protective winter mulch for bulbs and perennials goes on after the soil begins to freeze. That insulating cover serves a different purpose from light surface mulch used to manage moisture after planting.
What are you making room for next spring?
