Gardener's tools on the Weather Channel...In case you didn't already have enough to do

August 1, 7:30 AMGardening ExaminerRobin Ripley

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The Weather Channel has location-specific tools
for gardeners. Just plug in your ZIP Code fo a
list of things to do this weekend.

If your 'to do" list for this weekend isn't already long enough, the Lawn and Garden section of the Weather Channel website can help.

The Weather Channel website not only offers the expected weather forecasts, it also gives you a customized month-by-month garden care calendar of activities for your ZIP Code.

Need to know what you should be doing to care for your annuals this month? Just plug in your ZIP Code, annuals and the type of annual we want to know about. Up pops a list of things to look for and do to take the best care of your plants.

It's a handy tool. But beware. It doesn't appear to be organic gardener friendly--particularly when it comes to lawns.

You can also find planting guides and other helpful tools. Much of the content is provided by the National Gardening Association, a fabulous resource for any gardener.

Now, let me just grab another piece of paper to extend my "to do" list...