25. Aeration can help lawns with compacted soils, nematodes or hard to wet soils.
26. Change the oil and air filter of gas-powered equipment.
27. Sharpen mower blades.
Vegetable/fruit gardening
28. Hurry to start transplants from seed of tomatoes, peppers and eggplants for March planting.
29. Cool-season vegetables can be planted through early February.
30. Warm-season vegetables planted in late February are likely to need cold protection.
31. Blankets, boxes and mounds of hay give good protections from late-season frosts and freezes.
32. Support vining crops by tying the vines to a stake or trellis.
33. Plant additional fruiting trees, shrubs and vines.
34. Gardeners may want to avoid new citrus and avocado plantings due to major pest problems.
35. Many tropical fruit trees and shrubs have cold damage; begin the needed pruning.
36. Till and enrich sandy soils with organic matter before starting new plantings.
37. Complete the harvest of midseason citrus fruits.
38. Plant container gardens to enjoy vegetables and herbs on porches and patios.
39. Adjust the soil pH for blueberries to an acid level.
40. Check vegetables for aphids and caterpillars; control as needed.
41. Reshape citrus trees and trim grape vines in February before flowering begins.
42. Feed all fruit-producing trees, shrubs and vines in late February.
43. Begin spray programs after apple and peach trees flower.
