Another summer is in the books, but the garden isn’t slowing down yet.

Spring is about possibility. Summer is about paying attention.

This checklist is designed for May in the Northeast, where the garden may be ready, but the weather may not always cooperate.

Every year, I forget how much can change in a single week of March.

Heavy snow and blizzard conditions can cause snow damage to shrubs, boxwoods, arborvitae, and other evergreens, but knowing when to intervene can prevent long-term harm.

This is not a month for dramatic changes. It’s a month for structure, maintenance, and preparation. What you do now determines how smooth spring will feel.