Most bulbs can be put out now such as canna, agapanthus, tuberose, caladium, eucharis, calla, daylily, amaryllis, allium, lily, rain lily, montbretia, watsonia, crinum and ginger. Scale and mealybugs are active now . Check sago palms, hibiscus, ixora, gardenia, copperleaf and chenille plant for activity. Keep the foliage dry and water in the morning only . Wet weather aggravates these conditions.
Spider mites continue to be busy, particularly if plants are located under eaves.
Hose off leaves to blast the pests off. If a freeze is expected, water plants thoroughly the day before . Pull mulch back from plants so warmth from the soil will radiate up to the plants. Leave dead leaves and branches in place to protect the plants from future possible cold snaps. Remove dead leaves and branches in mid-March when cold weather is past.