February (שבת-אדר)

❄️ February (Shevat-Adar) – The Last Winter Before Spring

February is a month of surprises in the garden! Although winter is drawing to a close, chilly days, strong winds, and even snow in mountainous regions like Jerusalem and the north still occur. Meanwhile, the fields are beginning to burst into a spectrum of colors—a clear sign that spring is just around the corner.

🌿 How to Care for Your Garden in February:

✔ Lawn Fertilization: Toward the end of the month, add fertilizer and let your irrigation system—or natural rainfall—work it into the soil.

✔ Pruning Deciduous Trees: Continue pruning, but note that deciduous trees about to bloom should be pruned only after flowering.

✔ Trimming Shrubs and Trees: Prune cold-tolerant shrubs to refresh their growth.

✔ Rose Pruning: Now is the time to trim and rejuvenate your roses, encouraging healthy and vigorous new growth.

✔ Pruning Climbers: Give climbers a thorough trim—except for those that are about to bloom (like wisteria).

✔ Weeding: February is crucial for manually removing weeds, especially broad-leaf varieties, to keep them from overtaking your garden.

🌸 February – The Start of Field Blossoms in Israel:

Surprisingly quickly, the fields are being carpeted with vibrant, colorful flowers. In the south, anemones, cyclamens, and lilies herald the arrival of spring, while in the north, irises, carnations, and daisies start to emerge.

📌 Special Tip: If you want your garden to burst into bloom early in spring, now is the time to start planting seasonal flowers such as pansy, snap dragons, and geranium.

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