Gardener’s To-Do List for December

December To-Do List: Zone 3

• Restock bird feeders.
• Twist and coil long stems of Virginia creeper into a Christmas wreath base.
• Check stored vegetables, tubers, and bulbs; remove any spoiled ones immediately.
• Try to keep roses and other half-hardy perennials covered with snow—it's the perfect insulator against cold.
• Start seeds of zonal geraniums (Pelargonium spp.).
• Review your notes from the last growing season.
• Begin planning next year's garden.
• Browse through new seed catalogs and order early to avoid disappointment.