For our southern gardeners, add roses and fruits, such as blackberries, pears, figs, muscadines and apples, to your garden this month. Begin planting vegetables, trees, perennials and bedding plants for warmer climates. Check your specific Hardiness Zone to find out exactly when you should put the plants in the ground. Deciduous shrubs and trees are still dormant, so you can transplant this month if you wish as well as azaleas and other small shrubs. If you are in a warmer climate, you can begin planting tender annuals and vegetables, but don't get caught off guard! Prepare to protect these plants from late-season frost by using pine straw or newspaper. As mentioned before, don't forget to time tilling at least 2 weeks in advance to planting.