These can be set in the ground now, of course. Seed more this fall and plant spring-flowering bulbs then, too. These usually bloom in March. Perennial verbena also blooms in spring. Our native Hinckley columbine is a perennial with soft yellow blooms in March and April.
Some gardeners say cats help keep snakes out of the garden.
Snakes, like any other animal, appear where they can find food. So one way to discourage snakes is to try to eliminate the food supply. Snakes will eat things such as mice, insects and slugs. Some also eat frogs and earthworms. But the last two, in particular, are helpful to gardeners.