With the arrival of February tomorrow, we enter one of the most exciting gardening months of the year. The days are getting longer, and the last average freeze and frost dates are approaching. Also the days are cooler and it is more comfortable to work outside.

1. Clean up the landscape. Cut back perennials and apply a mulch-compost blend. Add green sand and sulfur to plants, helping their soil to be a little more on the acidic side. Check leaves for signs of iron deficiency. Light green leaves w...