However, be careful not to overwater. Clay pots absorb excess soil moisture, minimizing the danger of overwatering. Remember cacti go dormant during the winter. Be sure to keep your cacti cool, around 50 degrees, and withhold water until they show signs of new growth in Spring. If you need to repot your cacti, try using cooking tongs to hold the plant.
Late winter is a busy time for a gardener.
Along with many other preparation tasks, this is the time to prune most of the plants in your landscape. Once you can get into the garden without destroying the soil, trim up your ornamental grasses. Cut back the dry plumes to about four inches above the ground. You want to do this now before the plants start their spring growth. You can also trim up your other perennials.